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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.96, 8,647.12 and 3,907.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.96, 8,647.12 and 3,907.68 is: 5,392.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.96 : 8,647.12 = 3,907.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.96/8,647.12 = 3,907.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.96x = 8,647.12 × 3,907.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.96x = 33,790,177.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,790,177.88/6,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.66

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