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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.33, 8,706.87 and 3,476.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.33, 8,706.87 and 3,476.94 is: 4,798.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.33 : 8,706.87 = 3,476.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.33/8,706.87 = 3,476.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.33x = 8,706.87 × 3,476.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.33x = 30,273,264.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,273,264.58/6,309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,798.17

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