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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.74, 8,625.18 and 4,015.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.74, 8,625.18 and 4,015.85 is: 5,538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.74 : 8,625.18 = 4,015.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.74/8,625.18 = 4,015.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.74x = 8,625.18 × 4,015.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.74x = 34,637,401.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,637,401.04/6,253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.67

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