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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.69, 8,623.27 and 4,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.69, 8,623.27 and 4,010.02 is: 5,531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.69 : 8,623.27 = 4,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.69/8,623.27 = 4,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.69x = 8,623.27 × 4,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.69x = 34,579,492.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,579,492.31/6,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.22

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