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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.81, 8,713.10 and 3,625.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.81, 8,713.10 and 3,625.15 is: 5,002.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.81 : 8,713.10 = 3,625.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.81/8,713.10 = 3,625.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.81x = 8,713.10 × 3,625.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.81x = 31,586,294.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,586,294.47/6,313.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.73

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