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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.06, 8,625.24 and 4,130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.06, 8,625.24 and 4,130.49 is: 5,698.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.06 : 8,625.24 = 4,130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.06/8,625.24 = 4,130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.06x = 8,625.24 × 4,130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.06x = 35,626,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,626,467.57/6,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.36

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