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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.33, 8,679.36 and 3,457.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.33, 8,679.36 and 3,457.01 is: 4,770.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.33 : 8,679.36 = 3,457.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.33/8,679.36 = 3,457.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.33x = 8,679.36 × 3,457.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.33x = 30,004,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,004,638.73/6,289.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.72

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