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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.45, 8,626.98 and 3,456.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.45, 8,626.98 and 3,456.95 is: 4,770.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.45 : 8,626.98 = 3,456.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.45/8,626.98 = 3,456.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.45x = 8,626.98 × 3,456.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.45x = 29,822,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,822,995.38/6,251.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.58

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