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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.92, 8,683.64 and 6,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.92, 8,683.64 and 6,016.76 is: 8,298.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.92 : 8,683.64 = 6,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.92/8,683.64 = 6,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.92x = 8,683.64 × 6,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.92x = 52,247,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,247,377.81/6,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.61

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