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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.69, 8,635.06 and 4,024.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.69, 8,635.06 and 4,024.66 is: 5,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.69 : 8,635.06 = 4,024.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.69/8,635.06 = 4,024.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.69x = 8,635.06 × 4,024.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.69x = 34,753,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,753,180.58/6,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,549.24

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