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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.79, 8,644.26 and 4,031.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.79, 8,644.26 and 4,031.58 is: 5,561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.79 : 8,644.26 = 4,031.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.79/8,644.26 = 4,031.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.79x = 8,644.26 × 4,031.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.79x = 34,850,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,850,025.73/6,266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.06

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