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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.66, 8,626.35 and 4,014.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.66, 8,626.35 and 4,014.58 is: 5,535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.66 : 8,626.35 = 4,014.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.66/8,626.35 = 4,014.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.66x = 8,626.35 × 4,014.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.66x = 34,631,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,631,172.18/6,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.09

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