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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.70, 8,637.82 and 4,026.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.70, 8,637.82 and 4,026.66 is: 5,551.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.70 : 8,637.82 = 4,026.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.70/8,637.82 = 4,026.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.70x = 8,637.82 × 4,026.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.70x = 34,781,564.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,781,564.28/6,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.99

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