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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.62, 8,649.29 and 4,035.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.62, 8,649.29 and 4,035.33 is: 5,566.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.62 : 8,649.29 = 4,035.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.62/8,649.29 = 4,035.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.62x = 8,649.29 × 4,035.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.62x = 34,902,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,902,719.24/6,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.08

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