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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.86, 8,652.58 and 4,030.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.86, 8,652.58 and 4,030.89 is: 5,560.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.86 : 8,652.58 = 4,030.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.86/8,652.58 = 4,030.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.86x = 8,652.58 × 4,030.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.86x = 34,877,598.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,877,598.20/6,272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.08

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