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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,304.84, 8,706.49 and 4,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,304.84, 8,706.49 and 4,070.52 is: 5,621.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,304.84 : 8,706.49 = 4,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,304.84/8,706.49 = 4,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,304.84x = 8,706.49 × 4,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,304.84x = 35,439,931.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,439,931.50/6,304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.07

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