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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.92, 8,688.96 and 3,936.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.92, 8,688.96 and 3,936.96 is: 5,430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.92 : 8,688.96 = 3,936.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.92/8,688.96 = 3,936.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.92x = 8,688.96 × 3,936.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.92x = 34,208,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,208,087.96/6,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,430.79

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