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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.46, 8,659.91 and 4,038.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.46, 8,659.91 and 4,038.21 is: 5,575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.46 : 8,659.91 = 4,038.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.46/8,659.91 = 4,038.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.46x = 8,659.91 × 4,038.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.46x = 34,970,535.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,970,535.16/6,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.25

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