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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.33, 8,636.08 and 4,248.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.33, 8,636.08 and 4,248.09 is: 5,855.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.33 : 8,636.08 = 4,248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.33/8,636.08 = 4,248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.33x = 8,636.08 × 4,248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.33x = 36,686,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,686,845.09/6,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.53

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