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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.02, 8,683.09 and 3,459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.02, 8,683.09 and 3,459.51 is: 4,774.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.02 : 8,683.09 = 3,459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.02/8,683.09 = 3,459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.02x = 8,683.09 × 3,459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.02x = 30,039,184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,039,184.62/6,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.18

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