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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.62, 8,685.57 and 3,605.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.62, 8,685.57 and 3,605.14 is: 4,975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.62 : 8,685.57 = 3,605.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.62/8,685.57 = 3,605.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.62x = 8,685.57 × 3,605.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.62x = 31,312,695.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,312,695.83/6,293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.31

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