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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.32, 8,610.80 and 4,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.32, 8,610.80 and 4,358.48 is: 6,004.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.32 : 8,610.80 = 4,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.32/8,610.80 = 4,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.32x = 8,610.80 × 4,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.32x = 37,529,934.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,529,934.74/6,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.48

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