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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.74, 8,692.32 and 3,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.74, 8,692.32 and 3,942.24 is: 5,440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.74 : 8,692.32 = 3,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.74/8,692.32 = 3,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.74x = 8,692.32 × 3,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.74x = 34,267,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,267,211.60/6,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.33

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