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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.62, 8,641.56 and 4,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.62, 8,641.56 and 4,027.72 is: 5,555.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.62 : 8,641.56 = 4,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.62/8,641.56 = 4,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.62x = 8,641.56 × 4,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.62x = 34,805,784.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,805,784.04/6,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.04

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