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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.28, 8,668.14 and 3,486.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.28, 8,668.14 and 3,486.78 is: 4,811.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.28 : 8,668.14 = 3,486.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.28/8,668.14 = 3,486.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.28x = 8,668.14 × 3,486.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.28x = 30,223,897.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,223,897.19/6,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.74

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