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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,300.08, 8,692.41 and 4,061.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,300.08, 8,692.41 and 4,061.14 is: 5,603.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,300.08 : 8,692.41 = 4,061.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,300.08/8,692.41 = 4,061.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,300.08x = 8,692.41 × 4,061.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,300.08x = 35,301,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,301,087.45/6,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.28

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