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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.92, 8,693.31 and 6,023.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.92, 8,693.31 and 6,023.74 is: 8,308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.92 : 8,693.31 = 6,023.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.92/8,693.31 = 6,023.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.92x = 8,693.31 × 6,023.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.92x = 52,366,239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,366,239.18/6,302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,308.25

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