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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.56, 8,634.72 and 4,018.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.56, 8,634.72 and 4,018.92 is: 5,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.56 : 8,634.72 = 4,018.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.56/8,634.72 = 4,018.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.56x = 8,634.72 × 4,018.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.56x = 34,702,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,702,248.90/6,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.88

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