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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.63, 8,617.76 and 4,008.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.63, 8,617.76 and 4,008.03 is: 5,529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.63 : 8,617.76 = 4,008.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.63/8,617.76 = 4,008.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.63x = 8,617.76 × 4,008.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.63x = 34,540,220.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,540,220.57/6,246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.42

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