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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289, 8,679.06 and 3,494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289, 8,679.06 and 3,494.44 is: 4,822.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289 : 8,679.06 = 3,494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289/8,679.06 = 3,494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289x = 8,679.06 × 3,494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289x = 30,328,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,328,454.43/6,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.46

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