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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.03, 8,692.33 and 3,780.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.03, 8,692.33 and 3,780.64 is: 5,217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.03 : 8,692.33 = 3,780.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.03/8,692.33 = 3,780.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.03x = 8,692.33 × 3,780.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.03x = 32,862,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,862,570.49/6,299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,217.08

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