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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,688.08, 9,230.40 and 4,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,688.08, 9,230.40 and 4,035.60 is: 5,569.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,688.08 : 9,230.40 = 4,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,688.08/9,230.40 = 4,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,688.08x = 9,230.40 × 4,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,688.08x = 37,250,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,250,202.24/6,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.64

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