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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.44, 8,672.88 and 3,451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.44, 8,672.88 and 3,451.96 is: 4,763.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.44 : 8,672.88 = 3,451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.44/8,672.88 = 3,451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.44x = 8,672.88 × 3,451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.44x = 29,938,434.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,938,434.84/6,284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.90

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