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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.83, 8,614.22 and 4,479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.83, 8,614.22 and 4,479.36 is: 6,172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.83 : 8,614.22 = 4,479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.83/8,614.22 = 4,479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.83x = 8,614.22 × 4,479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.83x = 38,586,170.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,586,170.10/6,250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.97

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