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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.29, 8,670.60 and 3,451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.29, 8,670.60 and 3,451.04 is: 4,762.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.29 : 8,670.60 = 3,451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.29/8,670.60 = 3,451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.29x = 8,670.60 × 3,451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.29x = 29,922,556.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,922,556.01/6,283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.24

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