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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.53, 8,682.03 and 4,051.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.53, 8,682.03 and 4,051.50 is: 5,592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.53 : 8,682.03 = 4,051.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.53/8,682.03 = 4,051.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.53x = 8,682.03 × 4,051.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.53x = 35,175,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,175,244.55/6,289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.67

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