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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.91, 8,611.52 and 4,003.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.91, 8,611.52 and 4,003.83 is: 5,520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.91 : 8,611.52 = 4,003.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.91/8,611.52 = 4,003.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.91x = 8,611.52 × 4,003.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.91x = 34,479,042.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,479,042.10/6,245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.26

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