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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.31, 8,670.98 and 3,488.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.31, 8,670.98 and 3,488.81 is: 4,814.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.31 : 8,670.98 = 3,488.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.31/8,670.98 = 3,488.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.31x = 8,670.98 × 3,488.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.31x = 30,251,405.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,251,405.97/6,283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,814.56

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