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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.72, 8,666.34 and 4,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.72, 8,666.34 and 4,041.48 is: 5,581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.72 : 8,666.34 = 4,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.72/8,666.34 = 4,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.72x = 8,666.34 × 4,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.72x = 35,024,839.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,024,839.78/6,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.01

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