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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,279.39, 8,665.56 and 3,484.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,279.39, 8,665.56 and 3,484.89 is: 4,809.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,279.39 : 8,665.56 = 3,484.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,279.39/8,665.56 = 3,484.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,279.39x = 8,665.56 × 3,484.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,279.39x = 30,198,523.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,198,523.39/6,279.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.15

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