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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.66, 8,669.43 and 3,487.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.66, 8,669.43 and 3,487.34 is: 4,812.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.66 : 8,669.43 = 3,487.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.66/8,669.43 = 3,487.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.66x = 8,669.43 × 3,487.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.66x = 30,233,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,233,250.02/6,281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.94

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