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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.64, 8,704.43 and 3,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.64, 8,704.43 and 3,475.28 is: 4,795.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.64 : 8,704.43 = 3,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.64/8,704.43 = 3,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.64x = 8,704.43 × 3,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.64x = 30,250,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,250,270.59/6,307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.82

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