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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.03, 8,618.87 and 4,007.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.03, 8,618.87 and 4,007.42 is: 5,528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.03 : 8,618.87 = 4,007.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.03/8,618.87 = 4,007.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.03x = 8,618.87 × 4,007.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.03x = 34,539,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,539,398.94/6,248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.04

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