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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,300.69, 8,693.99 and 3,782.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,300.69, 8,693.99 and 3,782.25 is: 5,218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,300.69 : 8,693.99 = 3,782.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,300.69/8,693.99 = 3,782.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,300.69x = 8,693.99 × 3,782.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,300.69x = 32,882,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,882,843.68/6,300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,218.93

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