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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.63, 8,685.26 and 3,461.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.63, 8,685.26 and 3,461.02 is: 4,776.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.63 : 8,685.26 = 3,461.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.63/8,685.26 = 3,461.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.63x = 8,685.26 × 3,461.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.63x = 30,059,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,059,851.99/6,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.24

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