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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.16, 8,701.32 and 4,068.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.16, 8,701.32 and 4,068.56 is: 5,612.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.16 : 8,701.32 = 4,068.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.16/8,701.32 = 4,068.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.16x = 8,701.32 × 4,068.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.16x = 35,401,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,401,842.50/6,307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.96

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