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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.54, 8,632.44 and 4,015.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.54, 8,632.44 and 4,015.32 is: 5,543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.54 : 8,632.44 = 4,015.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.54/8,632.44 = 4,015.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.54x = 8,632.44 × 4,015.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.54x = 34,662,008.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,662,008.98/6,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.67

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