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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.46, 8,683.62 and 3,497.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.46, 8,683.62 and 3,497.96 is: 4,827.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.46 : 8,683.62 = 3,497.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.46/8,683.62 = 3,497.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.46x = 8,683.62 × 3,497.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.46x = 30,374,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,374,955.42/6,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.20

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