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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.64, 8,622.88 and 3,454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.64, 8,622.88 and 3,454.08 is: 4,766.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.64 : 8,622.88 = 3,454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.64/8,622.88 = 3,454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.64x = 8,622.88 × 3,454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.64x = 29,784,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,784,117.35/6,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.50

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