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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.38, 8,685.18 and 4,056.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.38, 8,685.18 and 4,056.48 is: 5,601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.38 : 8,685.18 = 4,056.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.38/8,685.18 = 4,056.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.38x = 8,685.18 × 4,056.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.38x = 35,231,258.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,231,258.97/6,289.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.71

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