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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.40, 8,626.02 and 6,181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.40, 8,626.02 and 6,181.96 is: 8,541.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.40 : 8,626.02 = 6,181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.40/8,626.02 = 6,181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.40x = 8,626.02 × 6,181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.40x = 53,325,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,325,710.60/6,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.13

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