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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.46, 8,685.96 and 3,642.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.46, 8,685.96 and 3,642.14 is: 5,027.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.46 : 8,685.96 = 3,642.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.46/8,685.96 = 3,642.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.46x = 8,685.96 × 3,642.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.46x = 31,635,482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,635,482.35/6,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,027.52

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