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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.97, 8,688.86 and 4,167.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.97, 8,688.86 and 4,167.83 is: 5,751.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.97 : 8,688.86 = 4,167.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.97/8,688.86 = 4,167.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.97x = 8,688.86 × 4,167.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.97x = 36,213,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,213,723.52/6,295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.89

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