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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.38, 8,286.20 and 3,486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.38, 8,286.20 and 3,486.70 is: 4,811.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.38 : 8,286.20 = 3,486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.38/8,286.20 = 3,486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.38x = 8,286.20 × 3,486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.38x = 28,891,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,891,493.54/6,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.74

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