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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.99, 8,622.41 and 4,009.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.99, 8,622.41 and 4,009.55 is: 5,534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.99 : 8,622.41 = 4,009.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.99/8,622.41 = 4,009.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.99x = 8,622.41 × 4,009.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.99x = 34,571,920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571,920.86/6,246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.17

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