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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.76, 8,686.97 and 3,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.76, 8,686.97 and 3,462.40 is: 4,778.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.76 : 8,686.97 = 3,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.76/8,686.97 = 3,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.76x = 8,686.97 × 3,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.76x = 30,077,732.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,077,732.33/6,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.22

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