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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.08, 8,691.20 and 3,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.08, 8,691.20 and 3,504 is: 4,835.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.08 : 8,691.20 = 3,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.08/8,691.20 = 3,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.08x = 8,691.20 × 3,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.08x = 30,453,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,453,964.80/6,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.44

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