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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.88, 8,623.62 and 4,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.88, 8,623.62 and 4,012.28 is: 5,535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.88 : 8,623.62 = 4,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.88/8,623.62 = 4,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.88x = 8,623.62 × 4,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.88x = 34,600,378.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,600,378.05/6,250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.28

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