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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.75, 8,627.26 and 3,419.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.75, 8,627.26 and 3,419.14 is: 4,718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.75 : 8,627.26 = 3,419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.75/8,627.26 = 3,419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.75x = 8,627.26 × 3,419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.75x = 29,497,809.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,497,809.76/6,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.33

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