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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.72, 8,687.48 and 4,170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.72, 8,687.48 and 4,170.48 is: 5,752.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.72 : 8,687.48 = 4,170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.72/8,687.48 = 4,170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.72x = 8,687.48 × 4,170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.72x = 36,230,961.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,230,961.59/6,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,752.11

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