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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.62, 8,668.22 and 3,448.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.62, 8,668.22 and 3,448.41 is: 4,758.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.62 : 8,668.22 = 3,448.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.62/8,668.22 = 3,448.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.62x = 8,668.22 × 3,448.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.62x = 29,891,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,891,526.78/6,281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.57

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