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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,340.26, 8,750.76 and 4,248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,340.26, 8,750.76 and 4,248.02 is: 5,863.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,340.26 : 8,750.76 = 4,248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,340.26/8,750.76 = 4,248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,340.26x = 8,750.76 × 4,248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,340.26x = 37,173,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,173,403.50/6,340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.07

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