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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.39, 8,683.61 and 3,459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.39, 8,683.61 and 3,459.88 is: 4,774.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.39 : 8,683.61 = 3,459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.39/8,683.61 = 3,459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.39x = 8,683.61 × 3,459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.39x = 30,044,231.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,044,231.27/6,292.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.69

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