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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.30, 8,624.40 and 4,127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.30, 8,624.40 and 4,127.84 is: 5,693.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.30 : 8,624.40 = 4,127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.30/8,624.40 = 4,127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.30x = 8,624.40 × 4,127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.30x = 35,600,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,600,143.30/6,252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.93

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