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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.23, 8,670.99 and 3,450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.23, 8,670.99 and 3,450.72 is: 4,762.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.23 : 8,670.99 = 3,450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.23/8,670.99 = 3,450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.23x = 8,670.99 × 3,450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.23x = 29,921,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,921,158.61/6,283.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.07

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