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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.91, 8,620.08 and 4,008.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.91, 8,620.08 and 4,008.29 is: 5,529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.91 : 8,620.08 = 4,008.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.91/8,620.08 = 4,008.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.91x = 8,620.08 × 4,008.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.91x = 34,551,780.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,551,780.46/6,248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.25

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