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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.66, 8,680.70 and 3,457.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.66, 8,680.70 and 3,457.49 is: 4,771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.66 : 8,680.70 = 3,457.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.66/8,680.70 = 3,457.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.66x = 8,680.70 × 3,457.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.66x = 30,013,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,013,398.68/6,290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.10

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