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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.67, 8,683.98 and 3,460.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.67, 8,683.98 and 3,460.30 is: 4,775.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.67 : 8,683.98 = 3,460.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.67/8,683.98 = 3,460.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.67x = 8,683.98 × 3,460.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.67x = 30,049,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,049,175.99/6,292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.27

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