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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.70, 8,676.72 and 4,612.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.70, 8,676.72 and 4,612.14 is: 6,358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.70 : 8,676.72 = 4,612.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.70/8,676.72 = 4,612.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.70x = 8,676.72 × 4,612.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.70x = 40,018,247.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,018,247.38/6,293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.46

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