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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.09, 8,627.85 and 4,013.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.09, 8,627.85 and 4,013.42 is: 5,535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.09 : 8,627.85 = 4,013.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.09/8,627.85 = 4,013.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.09x = 8,627.85 × 4,013.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.09x = 34,627,142.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,627,142.61/6,255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.83

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