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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.92, 8,710.08 and 4,074.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.92, 8,710.08 and 4,074.89 is: 5,622.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.92 : 8,710.08 = 4,074.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.92/8,710.08 = 4,074.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.92x = 8,710.08 × 4,074.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.92x = 35,492,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,492,617.89/6,312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.22

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