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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.67, 8,672.94 and 3,452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.67, 8,672.94 and 3,452.30 is: 4,764.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.67 : 8,672.94 = 3,452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.67/8,672.94 = 3,452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.67x = 8,672.94 × 3,452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.67x = 29,941,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,941,590.76/6,284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.23

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