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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.05, 8,692.79 and 6,062.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.05, 8,692.79 and 6,062.41 is: 8,321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.05 : 8,692.79 = 6,062.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.05/8,692.79 = 6,062.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.05x = 8,692.79 × 6,062.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.05x = 52,699,183.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,699,183.25/6,333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.30

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