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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.06, 8,640.41 and 4,026.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.06, 8,640.41 and 4,026.24 is: 5,554.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.06 : 8,640.41 = 4,026.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.06/8,640.41 = 4,026.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.06x = 8,640.41 × 4,026.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.06x = 34,788,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,788,344.23/6,263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,554.53

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