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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.45, 8,668.42 and 3,449.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.45, 8,668.42 and 3,449.01 is: 4,759.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.45 : 8,668.42 = 3,449.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.45/8,668.42 = 3,449.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.45x = 8,668.42 × 3,449.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.45x = 29,897,467.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,897,467.33/6,281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.64

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