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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.23, 8,685.27 and 4,302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.23, 8,685.27 and 4,302.06 is: 5,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.23 : 8,685.27 = 4,302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.23/8,685.27 = 4,302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.23x = 8,685.27 × 4,302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.23x = 37,364,552.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,364,552.66/6,292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.21

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