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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.69, 8,624.65 and 4,011.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.69, 8,624.65 and 4,011.02 is: 5,532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.69 : 8,624.65 = 4,011.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.69/8,624.65 = 4,011.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.69x = 8,624.65 × 4,011.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.69x = 34,593,643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593,643.64/6,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.60

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