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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.44, 8,656.30 and 4,006.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.44, 8,656.30 and 4,006.64 is: 5,527.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.44 : 8,656.30 = 4,006.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.44/8,656.30 = 4,006.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.44x = 8,656.30 × 4,006.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.44x = 34,682,677.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,682,677.83/6,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.61

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