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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.04, 8,622.64 and 5,411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.04, 8,622.64 and 5,411.18 is: 7,461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.04 : 8,622.64 = 5,411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.04/8,622.64 = 5,411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.04x = 8,622.64 × 5,411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.04x = 46,658,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,658,657.12/6,253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.76

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