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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.93, 8,692.18 and 3,504.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.93, 8,692.18 and 3,504.25 is: 4,835.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.93 : 8,692.18 = 3,504.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.93/8,692.18 = 3,504.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.93x = 8,692.18 × 3,504.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.93x = 30,459,571.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,459,571.77/6,298.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.67

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