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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.58, 8,623.09 and 4,010.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.58, 8,623.09 and 4,010.50 is: 5,534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.58 : 8,623.09 = 4,010.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.58/8,623.09 = 4,010.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.58x = 8,623.09 × 4,010.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.58x = 34,582,902.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,582,902.45/6,248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.52

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