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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.38, 8,687.81 and 3,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.38, 8,687.81 and 3,462.60 is: 4,778.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.38 : 8,687.81 = 3,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.38/8,687.81 = 3,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.38x = 8,687.81 × 3,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.38x = 30,082,432.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,082,432.63/6,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.50

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