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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.75, 8,684.02 and 3,460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.75, 8,684.02 and 3,460.42 is: 4,775.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.75 : 8,684.02 = 3,460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.75/8,684.02 = 3,460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.75x = 8,684.02 × 3,460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.75x = 30,050,356.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,050,356.49/6,292.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.39

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