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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.04, 8,626.82 and 4,129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.04, 8,626.82 and 4,129.59 is: 5,696.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.04 : 8,626.82 = 4,129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.04/8,626.82 = 4,129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.04x = 8,626.82 × 4,129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.04x = 35,625,208.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,625,208.96/6,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,696.35

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