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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.29, 8,684.80 and 3,460.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.29, 8,684.80 and 3,460.65 is: 4,775.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.29 : 8,684.80 = 3,460.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.29/8,684.80 = 3,460.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.29x = 8,684.80 × 3,460.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.29x = 30,055,044.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,055,044.47/6,293.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.73

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