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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.40, 8,627.40 and 6,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.40, 8,627.40 and 6,182.96 is: 8,542.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.40 : 8,627.40 = 6,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.40/8,627.40 = 6,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.40x = 8,627.40 × 6,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.40x = 53,342,869.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,342,869.10/6,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,542.51

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