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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.57, 8,704.34 and 3,475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.57, 8,704.34 and 3,475.21 is: 4,795.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.57 : 8,704.34 = 3,475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.57/8,704.34 = 3,475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.57x = 8,704.34 × 3,475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.57x = 30,249,409.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,249,409.41/6,307.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.73

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