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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.97, 8,627.05 and 4,365.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.97, 8,627.05 and 4,365.95 is: 6,021.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.97 : 8,627.05 = 4,365.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.97/8,627.05 = 4,365.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.97x = 8,627.05 × 4,365.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.97x = 37,665,268.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,665,268.95/6,254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.65

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