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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.50, 8,667.36 and 3,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.50, 8,667.36 and 3,486 is: 4,810.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.50 : 8,667.36 = 3,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.50/8,667.36 = 3,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.50x = 8,667.36 × 3,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.50x = 30,214,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,214,416.96/6,280.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.83

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