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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,300.96, 8,695.35 and 3,468.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,300.96, 8,695.35 and 3,468.35 is: 4,786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,300.96 : 8,695.35 = 3,468.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,300.96/8,695.35 = 3,468.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,300.96x = 8,695.35 × 3,468.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,300.96x = 30,158,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,158,473.70/6,300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.33

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