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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.67, 8,707.72 and 3,477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.67, 8,707.72 and 3,477.04 is: 4,798.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.67 : 8,707.72 = 3,477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.67/8,707.72 = 3,477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.67x = 8,707.72 × 3,477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.67x = 30,277,077.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,277,077.67/6,309.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,798.52

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