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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,568.83, 9,063.35 and 4,214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,568.83, 9,063.35 and 4,214.16 is: 5,814.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,568.83 : 9,063.35 = 4,214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,568.83/9,063.35 = 4,214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,568.83x = 9,063.35 × 4,214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,568.83x = 38,194,385.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,194,385.97/6,568.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.49

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