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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.30, 8,673.70 and 4,295.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.30, 8,673.70 and 4,295.81 is: 5,928.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.30 : 8,673.70 = 4,295.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.30/8,673.70 = 4,295.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.30x = 8,673.70 × 4,295.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.30x = 37,260,567.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,260,567.20/6,285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.21

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