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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.34, 8,653.36 and 3,475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.34, 8,653.36 and 3,475.84 is: 4,796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.34 : 8,653.36 = 3,475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.34/8,653.36 = 3,475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.34x = 8,653.36 × 3,475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.34x = 30,077,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,077,694.82/6,270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.82

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