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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.74, 8,635.50 and 4,469.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.74, 8,635.50 and 4,469.07 is: 6,168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.74 : 8,635.50 = 4,469.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.74/8,635.50 = 4,469.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.74x = 8,635.50 × 4,469.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.74x = 38,592,653.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,592,653.99/6,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.17

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