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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.93, 8,668.73 and 3,487.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.93, 8,668.73 and 3,487.25 is: 4,812.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.93 : 8,668.73 = 3,487.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.93/8,668.73 = 3,487.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.93x = 8,668.73 × 3,487.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.93x = 30,230,011.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,230,011.26/6,281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.22

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