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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.46, 8,614.25 and 4,009.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.46, 8,614.25 and 4,009.04 is: 5,528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.46 : 8,614.25 = 4,009.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.46/8,614.25 = 4,009.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.46x = 8,614.25 × 4,009.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.46x = 34,534,872.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,534,872.82/6,246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.71

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