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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.86, 8,627.39 and 4,015.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.86, 8,627.39 and 4,015.56 is: 5,542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.86 : 8,627.39 = 4,015.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.86/8,627.39 = 4,015.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.86x = 8,627.39 × 4,015.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.86x = 34,643,782.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,643,782.11/6,250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.24

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