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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,234.90, 8,748.30 and 6,234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,234.90, 8,748.30 and 6,234.90 is: 8,748.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,234.90 : 8,748.30 = 6,234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,234.90/8,748.30 = 6,234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,234.90x = 8,748.30 × 6,234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,234.90x = 54,544,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,544,775.67/6,234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,748.30

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