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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,688.80, 10,033.20 and 6,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,688.80, 10,033.20 and 6,073.20 is: 9,109.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,688.80 : 10,033.20 = 6,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,688.80/10,033.20 = 6,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,688.80x = 10,033.20 × 6,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,688.80x = 60,933,630.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,933,630.24/6,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.80

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