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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.93, 8,603.43 and 4,659.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.93, 8,603.43 and 4,659.29 is: 6,430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.93 : 8,603.43 = 4,659.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.93/8,603.43 = 4,659.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.93x = 8,603.43 × 4,659.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.93x = 40,085,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,085,875.36/6,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,430.27

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