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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.27, 8,684.99 and 4,302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.27, 8,684.99 and 4,302.10 is: 5,938.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.27 : 8,684.99 = 4,302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.27/8,684.99 = 4,302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.27x = 8,684.99 × 4,302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.27x = 37,363,695.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,363,695.48/6,292.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.03

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