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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.76, 8,626.04 and 3,456.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.76, 8,626.04 and 3,456.24 is: 4,769.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.76 : 8,626.04 = 3,456.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.76/8,626.04 = 3,456.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.76x = 8,626.04 × 3,456.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.76x = 29,813,664.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,813,664.49/6,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.61

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