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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.44, 8,632.98 and 4,018.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.44, 8,632.98 and 4,018.50 is: 5,544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.44 : 8,632.98 = 4,018.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.44/8,632.98 = 4,018.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.44x = 8,632.98 × 4,018.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.44x = 34,691,630.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,691,630.13/6,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.95

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