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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.42, 8,668.94 and 4,011.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.42, 8,668.94 and 4,011.62 is: 5,533.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.42 : 8,668.94 = 4,011.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.42/8,668.94 = 4,011.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.42x = 8,668.94 × 4,011.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.42x = 34,776,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,776,493.08/6,284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.76

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