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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.79, 8,647.02 and 4,033.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.79, 8,647.02 and 4,033.58 is: 5,563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.79 : 8,647.02 = 4,033.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.79/8,647.02 = 4,033.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.79x = 8,647.02 × 4,033.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.79x = 34,878,446.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,878,446.93/6,268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.82

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