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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.54, 8,625.04 and 4,128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.54, 8,625.04 and 4,128.12 is: 5,695.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.54 : 8,625.04 = 4,128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.54/8,625.04 = 4,128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.54x = 8,625.04 × 4,128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.54x = 35,605,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,605,200.12/6,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.43

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