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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.94, 8,666.24 and 4,043.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.94, 8,666.24 and 4,043.01 is: 5,577.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.94 : 8,666.24 = 4,043.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.94/8,666.24 = 4,043.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.94x = 8,666.24 × 4,043.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.94x = 35,037,674.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,037,674.77/6,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.52

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