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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.35, 8,668.32 and 3,448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.35, 8,668.32 and 3,448.47 is: 4,758.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.35 : 8,668.32 = 3,448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.35/8,668.32 = 3,448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.35x = 8,668.32 × 3,448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.35x = 29,892,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,892,461.04/6,281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.92

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