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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.13, 8,618.31 and 4,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.13, 8,618.31 and 4,011.16 is: 5,530.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.13 : 8,618.31 = 4,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.13/8,618.31 = 4,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.13x = 8,618.31 × 4,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.13x = 34,569,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,569,398.79/6,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.99

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