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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,303.68, 8,698.74 and 3,509

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,303.68, 8,698.74 and 3,509 is: 4,842.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,303.68 : 8,698.74 = 3,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,303.68/8,698.74 = 3,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,303.68x = 8,698.74 × 3,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,303.68x = 30,523,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,523,878.66/6,303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.23

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