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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.48, 8,704.24 and 3,474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.48, 8,704.24 and 3,474.76 is: 4,795.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.48 : 8,704.24 = 3,474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.48/8,704.24 = 3,474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.48x = 8,704.24 × 3,474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.48x = 30,245,144.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,245,144.98/6,307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.12

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