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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.40, 8,645.58 and 4,029.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.40, 8,645.58 and 4,029.45 is: 5,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.40 : 8,645.58 = 4,029.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.40/8,645.58 = 4,029.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.40x = 8,645.58 × 4,029.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.40x = 34,836,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,836,932.33/6,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.32

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