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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.56, 8,651.48 and 4,029.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.56, 8,651.48 and 4,029.72 is: 5,561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.56 : 8,651.48 = 4,029.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.56/8,651.48 = 4,029.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.56x = 8,651.48 × 4,029.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.56x = 34,863,041.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,863,041.99/6,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.57

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