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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.06, 8,652.76 and 4,032.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.06, 8,652.76 and 4,032.68 is: 5,565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.06 : 8,652.76 = 4,032.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.06/8,652.76 = 4,032.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.06x = 8,652.76 × 4,032.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.06x = 34,893,812.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,893,812.20/6,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.15

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