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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.48, 8,688.95 and 4,056.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.48, 8,688.95 and 4,056.66 is: 5,597.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.48 : 8,688.95 = 4,056.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.48/8,688.95 = 4,056.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.48x = 8,688.95 × 4,056.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.48x = 35,248,110.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,248,110.84/6,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,597.18

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