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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.76, 8,622.90 and 3,454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.76, 8,622.90 and 3,454.26 is: 4,766.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.76 : 8,622.90 = 3,454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.76/8,622.90 = 3,454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.76x = 8,622.90 × 3,454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.76x = 29,785,738.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,785,738.55/6,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.66

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