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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.89, 8,692.74 and 4,060.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.89, 8,692.74 and 4,060.59 is: 5,607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.89 : 8,692.74 = 4,060.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.89/8,692.74 = 4,060.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.89x = 8,692.74 × 4,060.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.89x = 35,297,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,297,653.12/6,294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.35

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