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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252, 8,623.76 and 4,013.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252, 8,623.76 and 4,013.12 is: 5,535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252 : 8,623.76 = 4,013.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252/8,623.76 = 4,013.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252x = 8,623.76 × 4,013.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252x = 34,608,183.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,608,183.73/6,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.54

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