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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.79, 8,684.27 and 3,460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.79, 8,684.27 and 3,460.38 is: 4,775.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.79 : 8,684.27 = 3,460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.79/8,684.27 = 3,460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.79x = 8,684.27 × 3,460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.79x = 30,050,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,050,856.84/6,292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.44

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