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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.44, 8,671.46 and 3,450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.44, 8,671.46 and 3,450.74 is: 4,762.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.44 : 8,671.46 = 3,450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.44/8,671.46 = 3,450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.44x = 8,671.46 × 3,450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.44x = 29,922,893.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,922,893.27/6,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.18

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