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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,318.96, 8,717.40 and 6,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,318.96, 8,717.40 and 6,026.16 is: 8,313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,318.96 : 8,717.40 = 6,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,318.96/8,717.40 = 6,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,318.96x = 8,717.40 × 6,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,318.96x = 52,532,447.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,532,447.18/6,318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,313.46

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