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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.53, 8,685.05 and 3,935.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.53, 8,685.05 and 3,935.67 is: 5,434.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.53 : 8,685.05 = 3,935.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.53/8,685.05 = 3,935.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.53x = 8,685.05 × 3,935.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.53x = 34,181,490.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,181,490.73/6,289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,434.67

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