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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.14, 8,645.22 and 3,994.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.14, 8,645.22 and 3,994.26 is: 5,509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.14 : 8,645.22 = 3,994.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.14/8,645.22 = 3,994.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.14x = 8,645.22 × 3,994.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.14x = 34,531,256.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,531,256.44/6,267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,509.89

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