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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.15, 8,653.37 and 4,035.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.15, 8,653.37 and 4,035.33 is: 5,567.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.15 : 8,653.37 = 4,035.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.15/8,653.37 = 4,035.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.15x = 8,653.37 × 4,035.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.15x = 34,919,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,919,183.39/6,272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.34

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