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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.06, 8,627.13 and 4,013.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.06, 8,627.13 and 4,013.42 is: 5,536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.06 : 8,627.13 = 4,013.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.06/8,627.13 = 4,013.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.06x = 8,627.13 × 4,013.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.06x = 34,624,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,624,252.95/6,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.29

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