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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.13, 8,647.60 and 4,027.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.13, 8,647.60 and 4,027.89 is: 5,562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.13 : 8,647.60 = 4,027.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.13/8,647.60 = 4,027.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.13x = 8,647.60 × 4,027.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.13x = 34,831,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,831,551.09/6,262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.25

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