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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,278.43, 8,664.24 and 3,483.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,278.43, 8,664.24 and 3,483.93 is: 4,807.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,278.43 : 8,664.24 = 3,483.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,278.43/8,664.24 = 3,483.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,278.43x = 8,664.24 × 3,483.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,278.43x = 30,185,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,185,605.66/6,278.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.83

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