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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.29, 8,614.27 and 4,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.29, 8,614.27 and 4,009.88 is: 5,530.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.29 : 8,614.27 = 4,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.29/8,614.27 = 4,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.29x = 8,614.27 × 4,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.29x = 34,542,202.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,542,202.59/6,245.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.92

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