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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.05, 8,620.42 and 4,014.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.05, 8,620.42 and 4,014.29 is: 5,540.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.05 : 8,620.42 = 4,014.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.05/8,620.42 = 4,014.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.05x = 8,620.42 × 4,014.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.05x = 34,604,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,604,865.80/6,246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,540.28

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