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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.61, 8,671.40 and 3,451.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.61, 8,671.40 and 3,451.17 is: 4,762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.61 : 8,671.40 = 3,451.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.61/8,671.40 = 3,451.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.61x = 8,671.40 × 3,451.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.61x = 29,926,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,926,475.54/6,283.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.62

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