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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.69, 8,648.76 and 3,716.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.69, 8,648.76 and 3,716.65 is: 5,127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.69 : 8,648.76 = 3,716.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.69/8,648.76 = 3,716.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.69x = 8,648.76 × 3,716.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.69x = 32,144,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,144,413.85/6,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,127.77

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