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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,296.94, 8,687.95 and 4,059.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,296.94, 8,687.95 and 4,059.58 is: 5,601.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,296.94 : 8,687.95 = 4,059.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,296.94/8,687.95 = 4,059.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,296.94x = 8,687.95 × 4,059.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,296.94x = 35,269,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,269,428.06/6,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.04

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