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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.16, 8,668.04 and 3,448.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.16, 8,668.04 and 3,448.66 is: 4,759.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.16 : 8,668.04 = 3,448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.16/8,668.04 = 3,448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.16x = 8,668.04 × 3,448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.16x = 29,893,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,893,122.83/6,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.17

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