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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.65, 8,627.75 and 6,183.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.65, 8,627.75 and 6,183.21 is: 8,542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.65 : 8,627.75 = 6,183.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.65/8,627.75 = 6,183.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.65x = 8,627.75 × 6,183.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.65x = 53,347,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,347,190.08/6,244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,542.86

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