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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.41, 8,624.63 and 4,013.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.41, 8,624.63 and 4,013.33 is: 5,533.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.41 : 8,624.63 = 4,013.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.41/8,624.63 = 4,013.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.41x = 8,624.63 × 4,013.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.41x = 34,613,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,613,466.25/6,255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.36

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