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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.60, 8,633.94 and 4,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.60, 8,633.94 and 4,016.60 is: 5,544.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.60 : 8,633.94 = 4,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.60/8,633.94 = 4,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.60x = 8,633.94 × 4,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.60x = 34,679,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,679,083.40/6,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.57

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