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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.58, 8,693.97 and 3,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.58, 8,693.97 and 3,467.52 is: 4,785.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.58 : 8,693.97 = 3,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.58/8,693.97 = 3,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.58x = 8,693.97 × 3,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.58x = 30,146,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,146,501.85/6,299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.48

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