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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.92, 8,627.72 and 4,126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.92, 8,627.72 and 4,126.80 is: 5,695.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.92 : 8,627.72 = 4,126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.92/8,627.72 = 4,126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.92x = 8,627.72 × 4,126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.92x = 35,604,874.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,604,874.90/6,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.94

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