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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,300.08, 8,693.97 and 3,647.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,300.08, 8,693.97 and 3,647.44 is: 5,033.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,300.08 : 8,693.97 = 3,647.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,300.08/8,693.97 = 3,647.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,300.08x = 8,693.97 × 3,647.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,300.08x = 31,710,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,710,733.94/6,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.39

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