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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.50, 8,661.84 and 3,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.50, 8,661.84 and 3,482 is: 4,805.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.50 : 8,661.84 = 3,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.50/8,661.84 = 3,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.50x = 8,661.84 × 3,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.50x = 30,160,526.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,160,526.88/6,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.31

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