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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.56, 8,649.31 and 4,030.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.56, 8,649.31 and 4,030.17 is: 5,561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.56 : 8,649.31 = 4,030.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.56/8,649.31 = 4,030.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.56x = 8,649.31 × 4,030.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.56x = 34,858,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,858,189.68/6,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.68

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