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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.70, 8,764.30 and 6,241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.70, 8,764.30 and 6,241.70 is: 8,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.70 : 8,764.30 = 6,241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.70/8,764.30 = 6,241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.70x = 8,764.30 × 6,241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.70x = 54,704,131.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,704,131.31/6,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,764.30

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