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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.35, 8,651.99 and 4,031.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.35, 8,651.99 and 4,031.10 is: 5,566.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.35 : 8,651.99 = 4,031.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.35/8,651.99 = 4,031.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.35x = 8,651.99 × 4,031.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.35x = 34,877,016.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,877,016.73/6,265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.65

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