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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.68, 8,652.96 and 4,118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.68, 8,652.96 and 4,118.06 is: 5,683.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.68 : 8,652.96 = 4,118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.68/8,652.96 = 4,118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.68x = 8,652.96 × 4,118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.68x = 35,633,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,633,408.46/6,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.45

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