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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.39, 8,682.23 and 3,458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.39, 8,682.23 and 3,458.88 is: 4,773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.39 : 8,682.23 = 3,458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.39/8,682.23 = 3,458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.39x = 8,682.23 × 3,458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.39x = 30,030,774.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,030,774.41/6,291.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.32

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