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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.75, 8,623.35 and 4,010.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.75, 8,623.35 and 4,010.08 is: 5,531.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.75 : 8,623.35 = 4,010.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.75/8,623.35 = 4,010.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.75x = 8,623.35 × 4,010.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.75x = 34,580,316.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,580,316.85/6,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.30

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