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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.52, 8,682.44 and 3,604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.52, 8,682.44 and 3,604.56 is: 4,973.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.52 : 8,682.44 = 3,604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.52/8,682.44 = 3,604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.52x = 8,682.44 × 3,604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.52x = 31,296,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,296,375.93/6,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.58

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