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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.63, 8,684.19 and 3,498.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.63, 8,684.19 and 3,498.13 is: 4,827.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.63 : 8,684.19 = 3,498.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.63/8,684.19 = 3,498.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.63x = 8,684.19 × 3,498.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.63x = 30,378,425.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,378,425.56/6,292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.62

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