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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.54, 8,627.51 and 4,130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.54, 8,627.51 and 4,130.09 is: 5,697.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.54 : 8,627.51 = 4,130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.54/8,627.51 = 4,130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.54x = 8,627.51 × 4,130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.54x = 35,632,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,632,372.13/6,254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.04

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