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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.76, 8,650.32 and 4,174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.76, 8,650.32 and 4,174.24 is: 5,759.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.76 : 8,650.32 = 4,174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.76/8,650.32 = 4,174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.76x = 8,650.32 × 4,174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.76x = 36,108,511.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,108,511.76/6,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,759.15

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