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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.68, 8,619.40 and 4,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.68, 8,619.40 and 4,009.52 is: 5,528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.68 : 8,619.40 = 4,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.68/8,619.40 = 4,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.68x = 8,619.40 × 4,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.68x = 34,559,656.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,559,656.69/6,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.06

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