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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.26, 8,668.14 and 3,486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.26, 8,668.14 and 3,486.76 is: 4,811.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.26 : 8,668.14 = 3,486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.26/8,668.14 = 3,486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.26x = 8,668.14 × 3,486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.26x = 30,223,723.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,223,723.83/6,281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.73

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