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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.54, 8,623.66 and 4,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.54, 8,623.66 and 4,127.12 is: 5,694.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.54 : 8,623.66 = 4,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.54/8,623.66 = 4,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.54x = 8,623.66 × 4,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.54x = 35,590,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,590,879.66/6,250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.05

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