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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.54, 8,668.54 and 3,487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.54, 8,668.54 and 3,487.04 is: 4,812.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.54 : 8,668.54 = 3,487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.54/8,668.54 = 3,487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.54x = 8,668.54 × 3,487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.54x = 30,227,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,227,545.72/6,281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.12

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