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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.74, 8,664.90 and 4,499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.74, 8,664.90 and 4,499.24 is: 6,217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.74 : 8,664.90 = 4,499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.74/8,664.90 = 4,499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.74x = 8,664.90 × 4,499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.74x = 38,985,464.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,985,464.68/6,270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.04

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