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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.62, 8,667.75 and 3,486.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.62, 8,667.75 and 3,486.54 is: 4,811.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.62 : 8,667.75 = 3,486.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.62/8,667.75 = 3,486.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.62x = 8,667.75 × 3,486.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.62x = 30,220,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,220,457.09/6,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.70

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