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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.70, 8,684.73 and 3,498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.70, 8,684.73 and 3,498.66 is: 4,827.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.70 : 8,684.73 = 3,498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.70/8,684.73 = 3,498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.70x = 8,684.73 × 3,498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.70x = 30,384,917.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,384,917.46/6,293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.83

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