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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.52, 8,690.28 and 3,503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.52, 8,690.28 and 3,503.28 is: 4,834.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.52 : 8,690.28 = 3,503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.52/8,690.28 = 3,503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.52x = 8,690.28 × 3,503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.52x = 30,444,484.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,444,484.12/6,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.36

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