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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.54, 8,704.06 and 3,474.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.54, 8,704.06 and 3,474.81 is: 4,795.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.54 : 8,704.06 = 3,474.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.54/8,704.06 = 3,474.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.54x = 8,704.06 × 3,474.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.54x = 30,244,946.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,244,946.04/6,307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.05

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