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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.36, 8,615.02 and 4,006.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.36, 8,615.02 and 4,006.04 is: 5,526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.36 : 8,615.02 = 4,006.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.36/8,615.02 = 4,006.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.36x = 8,615.02 × 4,006.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.36x = 34,512,114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,512,114.72/6,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.93

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