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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.60, 8,685.96 and 6,018.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.60, 8,685.96 and 6,018.42 is: 8,300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.60 : 8,685.96 = 6,018.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.60/8,685.96 = 6,018.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.60x = 8,685.96 × 6,018.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.60x = 52,275,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,275,755.38/6,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.90

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