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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.29, 8,629.92 and 4,131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.29, 8,629.92 and 4,131.84 is: 5,699.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.29 : 8,629.92 = 4,131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.29/8,629.92 = 4,131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.29x = 8,629.92 × 4,131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.29x = 35,657,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,657,448.65/6,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.46

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