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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.58, 8,667.09 and 4,044.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.58, 8,667.09 and 4,044.18 is: 5,580.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.58 : 8,667.09 = 4,044.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.58/8,667.09 = 4,044.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.58x = 8,667.09 × 4,044.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.58x = 35,051,272.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,051,272.04/6,281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.01

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