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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,279.76, 8,666.09 and 3,485.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,279.76, 8,666.09 and 3,485.26 is: 4,809.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,279.76 : 8,666.09 = 3,485.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,279.76/8,666.09 = 3,485.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,279.76x = 8,666.09 × 3,485.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,279.76x = 30,203,576.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,203,576.83/6,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.67

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