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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.74, 8,673.04 and 3,452.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.74, 8,673.04 and 3,452.38 is: 4,764.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.74 : 8,673.04 = 3,452.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.74/8,673.04 = 3,452.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.74x = 8,673.04 × 3,452.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.74x = 29,942,629.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,942,629.84/6,284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.34

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