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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.94, 8,618.07 and 4,006.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.94, 8,618.07 and 4,006.86 is: 5,529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.94 : 8,618.07 = 4,006.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.94/8,618.07 = 4,006.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.94x = 8,618.07 × 4,006.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.94x = 34,531,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,531,399.96/6,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.50

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