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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.54, 8,618.58 and 4,924.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.54, 8,618.58 and 4,924.14 is: 6,787.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.54 : 8,618.58 = 4,924.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.54/8,618.58 = 4,924.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.54x = 8,618.58 × 4,924.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.54x = 42,439,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,439,094.52/6,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.50

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