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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.13, 8,625.21 and 4,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.13, 8,625.21 and 4,016.16 is: 5,537.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.13 : 8,625.21 = 4,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.13/8,625.21 = 4,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.13x = 8,625.21 × 4,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.13x = 34,640,223.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,640,223.39/6,255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.89

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