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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.07, 8,691.90 and 3,466.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.07, 8,691.90 and 3,466.01 is: 4,783.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.07 : 8,691.90 = 3,466.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.07/8,691.90 = 3,466.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.07x = 8,691.90 × 3,466.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.07x = 30,126,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,126,168.86/6,298.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.40

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