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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.34, 8,640.62 and 4,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.34, 8,640.62 and 4,029.04 is: 5,557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.34 : 8,640.62 = 4,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.34/8,640.62 = 4,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.34x = 8,640.62 × 4,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.34x = 34,813,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,813,409.37/6,264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.40

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