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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.87, 8,650.85 and 4,002.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.87, 8,650.85 and 4,002.18 is: 5,518.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.87 : 8,650.85 = 4,002.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.87/8,650.85 = 4,002.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.87x = 8,650.85 × 4,002.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.87x = 34,622,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,622,258.85/6,273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.49

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