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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.38, 8,634.96 and 4,021.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.38, 8,634.96 and 4,021.04 is: 5,549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.38 : 8,634.96 = 4,021.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.38/8,634.96 = 4,021.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.38x = 8,634.96 × 4,021.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.38x = 34,721,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,721,519.56/6,256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,549.78

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