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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.97, 8,648.39 and 4,030.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.97, 8,648.39 and 4,030.43 is: 5,560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.97 : 8,648.39 = 4,030.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.97/8,648.39 = 4,030.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.97x = 8,648.39 × 4,030.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.97x = 34,856,730.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,856,730.51/6,268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.20

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