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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.30, 8,688.38 and 4,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.30, 8,688.38 and 4,063.68 is: 5,608.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.30 : 8,688.38 = 4,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.30/8,688.38 = 4,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.30x = 8,688.38 × 4,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.30x = 35,306,775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,306,775.72/6,295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.44

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