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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.20, 8,651.52 and 4,279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.20, 8,651.52 and 4,279.50 is: 5,906.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.20 : 8,651.52 = 4,279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.20/8,651.52 = 4,279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.20x = 8,651.52 × 4,279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.20x = 37,024,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,024,179.84/6,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,906.67

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