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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,306.62, 8,640.11 and 6,070.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,306.62, 8,640.11 and 6,070.15 is: 8,316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,306.62 : 8,640.11 = 6,070.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,306.62/8,640.11 = 6,070.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,306.62x = 8,640.11 × 6,070.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,306.62x = 52,446,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,446,789.69/6,306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.15

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