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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.08, 8,627.85 and 3,457.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.08, 8,627.85 and 3,457.58 is: 4,771.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.08 : 8,627.85 = 3,457.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.08/8,627.85 = 3,457.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.08x = 8,627.85 × 3,457.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.08x = 29,831,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,831,481.60/6,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.45

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