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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.55, 8,649.59 and 4,146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.55, 8,649.59 and 4,146.12 is: 5,719.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.55 : 8,649.59 = 4,146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.55/8,649.59 = 4,146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.55x = 8,649.59 × 4,146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.55x = 35,862,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,862,217.36/6,270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,719.15

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