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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.68, 8,651.58 and 4,117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.68, 8,651.58 and 4,117.06 is: 5,682.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.68 : 8,651.58 = 4,117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.68/8,651.58 = 4,117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.68x = 8,651.58 × 4,117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.68x = 35,619,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,619,073.95/6,268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.07

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