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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.74, 8,622.30 and 3,453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.74, 8,622.30 and 3,453.24 is: 4,765.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.74 : 8,622.30 = 3,453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.74/8,622.30 = 3,453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.74x = 8,622.30 × 3,453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.74x = 29,774,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,774,871.25/6,247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.70

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