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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.58, 8,632.89 and 4,257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.58, 8,632.89 and 4,257.68 is: 5,880.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.58 : 8,632.89 = 4,257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.58/8,632.89 = 4,257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.58x = 8,632.89 × 4,257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.58x = 36,756,083.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,756,083.10/6,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,880.43

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