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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.83, 8,637.74 and 4,024.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.83, 8,637.74 and 4,024.94 is: 5,551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.83 : 8,637.74 = 4,024.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.83/8,637.74 = 4,024.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.83x = 8,637.74 × 4,024.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.83x = 34,766,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,766,321.92/6,262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.22

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