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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.41, 8,627.28 and 4,013.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.41, 8,627.28 and 4,013.17 is: 5,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.41 : 8,627.28 = 4,013.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.41/8,627.28 = 4,013.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.41x = 8,627.28 × 4,013.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.41x = 34,622,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,622,704.66/6,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.50

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