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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.16, 8,614.62 and 4,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.16, 8,614.62 and 4,006.08 is: 5,523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.16 : 8,614.62 = 4,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.16/8,614.62 = 4,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.16x = 8,614.62 × 4,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.16x = 34,510,856.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,510,856.89/6,248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.36

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