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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.64, 8,632.56 and 4,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.64, 8,632.56 and 4,016.16 is: 5,543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.64 : 8,632.56 = 4,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.64/8,632.56 = 4,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.64x = 8,632.56 × 4,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.64x = 34,669,742.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,669,742.17/6,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.04

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