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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.28, 8,646.32 and 4,033.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.28, 8,646.32 and 4,033.08 is: 5,563.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.28 : 8,646.32 = 4,033.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.28/8,646.32 = 4,033.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.28x = 8,646.32 × 4,033.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.28x = 34,871,300.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,871,300.27/6,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.14

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