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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.44, 8,619.25 and 4,011.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.44, 8,619.25 and 4,011.34 is: 5,535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.44 : 8,619.25 = 4,011.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.44/8,619.25 = 4,011.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.44x = 8,619.25 × 4,011.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.44x = 34,574,720.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,574,720.75/6,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.11

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