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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.05, 8,698.35 and 3,752.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.05, 8,698.35 and 3,752.29 is: 5,176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.05 : 8,698.35 = 3,752.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.05/8,698.35 = 3,752.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.05x = 8,698.35 × 3,752.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.05x = 32,638,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,638,709.98/6,305.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,176.60

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