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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.64, 8,644.98 and 4,025.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.64, 8,644.98 and 4,025.16 is: 5,555.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.64 : 8,644.98 = 4,025.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.64/8,644.98 = 4,025.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.64x = 8,644.98 × 4,025.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.64x = 34,797,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,797,427.70/6,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.46

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