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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.54, 8,624.41 and 4,124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.54, 8,624.41 and 4,124.34 is: 5,689.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.54 : 8,624.41 = 4,124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.54/8,624.41 = 4,124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.54x = 8,624.41 × 4,124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.54x = 35,569,988.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,569,988.83/6,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.80

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