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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.79, 8,651.69 and 4,149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.79, 8,651.69 and 4,149.10 is: 5,727.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.79 : 8,651.69 = 4,149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.79/8,651.69 = 4,149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.79x = 8,651.69 × 4,149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.79x = 35,896,726.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,896,726.98/6,267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,727.17

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