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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.76, 8,627.58 and 3,419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.76, 8,627.58 and 3,419.40 is: 4,718.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.76 : 8,627.58 = 3,419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.76/8,627.58 = 3,419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.76x = 8,627.58 × 3,419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.76x = 29,501,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,501,147.05/6,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.85

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