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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.27, 8,683.35 and 3,459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.27, 8,683.35 and 3,459.64 is: 4,774.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.27 : 8,683.35 = 3,459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.27/8,683.35 = 3,459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.27x = 8,683.35 × 3,459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.27x = 30,041,264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,041,264.99/6,292.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.31

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