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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.57, 8,627.24 and 4,126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.57, 8,627.24 and 4,126.48 is: 5,695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.57 : 8,627.24 = 4,126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.57/8,627.24 = 4,126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.57x = 8,627.24 × 4,126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.57x = 35,600,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,600,122.06/6,250.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.50

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