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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.36, 8,624.68 and 4,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.36, 8,624.68 and 4,013.04 is: 5,536.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.36 : 8,624.68 = 4,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.36/8,624.68 = 4,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.36x = 8,624.68 × 4,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.36x = 34,611,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,611,185.83/6,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.58

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