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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.62, 8,679.88 and 3,495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.62, 8,679.88 and 3,495.12 is: 4,823.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.62 : 8,679.88 = 3,495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.62/8,679.88 = 3,495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.62x = 8,679.88 × 3,495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.62x = 30,337,222.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,337,222.19/6,289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,823.38

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