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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.35, 8,627.90 and 3,419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.35, 8,627.90 and 3,419.16 is: 4,718.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.35 : 8,627.90 = 3,419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.35/8,627.90 = 3,419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.35x = 8,627.90 × 3,419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.35x = 29,500,153.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,500,153.47/6,252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.25

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