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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.75, 8,667.03 and 4,044.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.75, 8,667.03 and 4,044.92 is: 5,580.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.75 : 8,667.03 = 4,044.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.75/8,667.03 = 4,044.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.75x = 8,667.03 × 4,044.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.75x = 35,057,399.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,057,399.65/6,281.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.84

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