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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.37, 8,633.57 and 4,020.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.37, 8,633.57 and 4,020.04 is: 5,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.37 : 8,633.57 = 4,020.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.37/8,633.57 = 4,020.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.37x = 8,633.57 × 4,020.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.37x = 34,707,296.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,707,296.74/6,255.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,548.40

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