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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.79, 8,630.61 and 4,132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.79, 8,630.61 and 4,132.34 is: 5,700.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.79 : 8,630.61 = 4,132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.79/8,630.61 = 4,132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.79x = 8,630.61 × 4,132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.79x = 35,664,614.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,664,614.93/6,256.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.15

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