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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.66, 8,620.83 and 4,010.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.66, 8,620.83 and 4,010.58 is: 5,529.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.66 : 8,620.83 = 4,010.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.66/8,620.83 = 4,010.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.66x = 8,620.83 × 4,010.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.66x = 34,574,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,574,528.38/6,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.57

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