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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,300.59, 8,694.74 and 3,506.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,300.59, 8,694.74 and 3,506.09 is: 4,838.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,300.59 : 8,694.74 = 3,506.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,300.59/8,694.74 = 3,506.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,300.59x = 8,694.74 × 3,506.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,300.59x = 30,484,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,484,523.44/6,300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.36

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