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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.52, 8,683.44 and 3,498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.52, 8,683.44 and 3,498.20 is: 4,827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.52 : 8,683.44 = 3,498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.52/8,683.44 = 3,498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.52x = 8,683.44 × 3,498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.52x = 30,376,409.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,376,409.81/6,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.38

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