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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.52, 8,668.48 and 3,487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.52, 8,668.48 and 3,487 is: 4,812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.52 : 8,668.48 = 3,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.52/8,668.48 = 3,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.52x = 8,668.48 × 3,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.52x = 30,226,989.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,226,989.76/6,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.05

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