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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.88, 8,688.50 and 3,463.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.88, 8,688.50 and 3,463.10 is: 4,779.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.88 : 8,688.50 = 3,463.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.88/8,688.50 = 3,463.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.88x = 8,688.50 × 3,463.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.88x = 30,089,174.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,089,174.73/6,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.19

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