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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.29, 8,626.11 and 4,012.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.29, 8,626.11 and 4,012.67 is: 5,535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.29 : 8,626.11 = 4,012.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.29/8,626.11 = 4,012.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.29x = 8,626.11 × 4,012.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.29x = 34,613,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,613,689.68/6,253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.28

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