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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.79, 8,641.50 and 4,029.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.79, 8,641.50 and 4,029.58 is: 5,558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.79 : 8,641.50 = 4,029.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.79/8,641.50 = 4,029.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.79x = 8,641.50 × 4,029.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.79x = 34,821,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,821,615.57/6,264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.31

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