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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.02, 8,692.83 and 3,647.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.02, 8,692.83 and 3,647.26 is: 5,033.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.02 : 8,692.83 = 3,647.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.02/8,692.83 = 3,647.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.02x = 8,692.83 × 3,647.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.02x = 31,705,011.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,705,011.15/6,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.32

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