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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.08, 8,649.92 and 4,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.08, 8,649.92 and 4,030.76 is: 5,563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.08 : 8,649.92 = 4,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.08/8,649.92 = 4,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.08x = 8,649.92 × 4,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.08x = 34,865,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,865,751.54/6,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.32

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