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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.57, 8,621.64 and 3,453.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.57, 8,621.64 and 3,453.07 is: 4,765.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.57 : 8,621.64 = 3,453.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.57/8,621.64 = 3,453.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.57x = 8,621.64 × 3,453.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.57x = 29,771,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,771,126.43/6,247.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.23

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