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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.61, 8,658.95 and 6,302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.61, 8,658.95 and 6,302.96 is: 8,622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.61 : 8,658.95 = 6,302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.61/8,658.95 = 6,302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.61x = 8,658.95 × 6,302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.61x = 54,576,940.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,576,940.68/6,329.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.48

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