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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.47, 9,402.71 and 4,688.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.47, 9,402.71 and 4,688.83 is: 7,033.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.47 : 9,402.71 = 4,688.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.47/9,402.71 = 4,688.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.47x = 9,402.71 × 4,688.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.47x = 44,087,683.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,087,683.78/6,268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.24

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