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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.47, 8,624.98 and 4,364.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.47, 8,624.98 and 4,364.45 is: 6,019.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.47 : 8,624.98 = 4,364.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.47/8,624.98 = 4,364.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.47x = 8,624.98 × 4,364.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.47x = 37,643,288.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,643,288.64/6,253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.58

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