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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.21, 8,687.49 and 3,462.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.21, 8,687.49 and 3,462.71 is: 4,778.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.21 : 8,687.49 = 3,462.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.21/8,687.49 = 3,462.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.21x = 8,687.49 × 3,462.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.21x = 30,082,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,082,258.50/6,295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.59

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