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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,318.69, 8,719.68 and 3,486.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,318.69, 8,719.68 and 3,486.34 is: 4,811.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,318.69 : 8,719.68 = 3,486.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,318.69/8,719.68 = 3,486.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,318.69x = 8,719.68 × 3,486.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,318.69x = 30,399,769.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,399,769.17/6,318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.09

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