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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.63, 8,627.24 and 3,457.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.63, 8,627.24 and 3,457.13 is: 4,770.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.63 : 8,627.24 = 3,457.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.63/8,627.24 = 3,457.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.63x = 8,627.24 × 3,457.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.63x = 29,825,455.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,825,455.73/6,251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.83

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