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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.71, 8,683.92 and 3,460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.71, 8,683.92 and 3,460.14 is: 4,774.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.71 : 8,683.92 = 3,460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.71/8,683.92 = 3,460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.71x = 8,683.92 × 3,460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.71x = 30,047,578.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,047,578.95/6,292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.98

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