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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.92, 8,675.37 and 6,010.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.92, 8,675.37 and 6,010.74 is: 8,290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.92 : 8,675.37 = 6,010.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.92/8,675.37 = 6,010.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.92x = 8,675.37 × 6,010.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.92x = 52,145,393.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,145,393.47/6,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.31

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