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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.72, 8,623.92 and 4,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.72, 8,623.92 and 4,362.88 is: 6,019.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.72 : 8,623.92 = 4,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.72/8,623.92 = 4,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.72x = 8,623.92 × 4,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.72x = 37,625,128.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,625,128.09/6,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.33

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