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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.92, 8,691.97 and 4,061.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.92, 8,691.97 and 4,061.07 is: 5,606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.92 : 8,691.97 = 4,061.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.92/8,691.97 = 4,061.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.92x = 8,691.97 × 4,061.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.92x = 35,298,698.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,298,698.61/6,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.60

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