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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.28, 9,401.34 and 5,654.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.28, 9,401.34 and 5,654.12 is: 8,504.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.28 : 9,401.34 = 5,654.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.28/9,401.34 = 5,654.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.28x = 9,401.34 × 5,654.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.28x = 53,156,304.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,156,304.52/6,250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.63

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