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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.70, 8,631.36 and 3,986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.70, 8,631.36 and 3,986.28 is: 5,500.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.70 : 8,631.36 = 3,986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.70/8,631.36 = 3,986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.70x = 8,631.36 × 3,986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.70x = 34,407,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,407,017.74/6,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,500.11

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