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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252, 8,628.03 and 3,457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252, 8,628.03 and 3,457.50 is: 4,771.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252 : 8,628.03 = 3,457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252/8,628.03 = 3,457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252x = 8,628.03 × 3,457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252x = 29,831,413.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,831,413.73/6,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.50

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