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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.63, 8,667.29 and 3,486.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.63, 8,667.29 and 3,486.13 is: 4,810.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.63 : 8,667.29 = 3,486.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.63/8,667.29 = 3,486.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.63x = 8,667.29 × 3,486.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.63x = 30,215,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,215,299.69/6,280.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.87

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