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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.09, 8,633.18 and 4,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.09, 8,633.18 and 4,019.76 is: 5,548.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.09 : 8,633.18 = 4,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.09/8,633.18 = 4,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.09x = 8,633.18 × 4,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.09x = 34,703,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,703,311.64/6,255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,548.01

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