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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.48, 8,614.74 and 4,004.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.48, 8,614.74 and 4,004.68 is: 5,527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.48 : 8,614.74 = 4,004.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.48/8,614.74 = 4,004.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.48x = 8,614.74 × 4,004.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.48x = 34,499,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,499,276.98/6,241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.42

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