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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.28, 8,643.56 and 4,031.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.28, 8,643.56 and 4,031.08 is: 5,560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.28 : 8,643.56 = 4,031.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.28/8,643.56 = 4,031.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.28x = 8,643.56 × 4,031.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.28x = 34,842,881.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,842,881.84/6,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.38

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