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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.04, 8,623.01 and 4,010.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.04, 8,623.01 and 4,010.42 is: 5,532.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.04 : 8,623.01 = 4,010.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.04/8,623.01 = 4,010.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.04x = 8,623.01 × 4,010.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.04x = 34,581,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,581,828.60/6,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.17

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