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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.64, 8,608.38 and 6,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.64, 8,608.38 and 6,114.56 is: 8,420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.64 : 8,608.38 = 6,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.64/8,608.38 = 6,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.64x = 8,608.38 × 6,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.64x = 52,636,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,636,456.01/6,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,420.97

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