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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.03, 8,625.06 and 3,417.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.03, 8,625.06 and 3,417.44 is: 4,716.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.03 : 8,625.06 = 3,417.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.03/8,625.06 = 3,417.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.03x = 8,625.06 × 3,417.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.03x = 29,475,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,475,625.05/6,250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.08

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