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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.97, 8,631.01 and 3,566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.97, 8,631.01 and 3,566.54 is: 4,921.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.97 : 8,631.01 = 3,566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.97/8,631.01 = 3,566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.97x = 8,631.01 × 3,566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.97x = 30,782,842.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,782,842.41/6,254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.34

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