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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.78, 8,641.23 and 4,029.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.78, 8,641.23 and 4,029.48 is: 5,558.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.78 : 8,641.23 = 4,029.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.78/8,641.23 = 4,029.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.78x = 8,641.23 × 4,029.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.78x = 34,819,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,819,663.46/6,264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.01

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