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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.29, 8,642.19 and 4,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.29, 8,642.19 and 4,030.08 is: 5,559.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.29 : 8,642.19 = 4,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.29/8,642.19 = 4,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.29x = 8,642.19 × 4,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.29x = 34,828,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,828,717.08/6,265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.00

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