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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.39, 8,622.99 and 4,125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.39, 8,622.99 and 4,125.78 is: 5,693.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.39 : 8,622.99 = 4,125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.39/8,622.99 = 4,125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.39x = 8,622.99 × 4,125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.39x = 35,576,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,576,559.68/6,248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.72

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