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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.38, 8,650.02 and 4,279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.38, 8,650.02 and 4,279.06 is: 5,909.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.38 : 8,650.02 = 4,279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.38/8,650.02 = 4,279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.38x = 8,650.02 × 4,279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.38x = 37,013,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,013,954.58/6,263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.58

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