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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.97, 8,647.02 and 4,029.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.97, 8,647.02 and 4,029.43 is: 5,558.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.97 : 8,647.02 = 4,029.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.97/8,647.02 = 4,029.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.97x = 8,647.02 × 4,029.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.97x = 34,842,541.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,842,541.65/6,267.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.82

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