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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.42, 8,666.18 and 4,009.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.42, 8,666.18 and 4,009.62 is: 5,531.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.42 : 8,666.18 = 4,009.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.42/8,666.18 = 4,009.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.42x = 8,666.18 × 4,009.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.42x = 34,748,088.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,748,088.65/6,282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.00

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