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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.22, 8,644.60 and 4,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.22, 8,644.60 and 4,027.68 is: 5,556.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.22 : 8,644.60 = 4,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.22/8,644.60 = 4,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.22x = 8,644.60 × 4,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.22x = 34,817,667.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,817,667.70/6,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.41

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