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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.56, 8,650.69 and 4,031.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.56, 8,650.69 and 4,031.17 is: 5,563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.56 : 8,650.69 = 4,031.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.56/8,650.69 = 4,031.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.56x = 8,650.69 × 4,031.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.56x = 34,872,402.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,872,402.01/6,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.06

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