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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.67, 8,692.27 and 6,062.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.67, 8,692.27 and 6,062.03 is: 8,320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.67 : 8,692.27 = 6,062.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.67/8,692.27 = 6,062.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.67x = 8,692.27 × 6,062.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.67x = 52,692,801.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,692,801.51/6,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.79

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