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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.63, 8,628.53 and 3,458.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.63, 8,628.53 and 3,458.13 is: 4,772.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.63 : 8,628.53 = 3,458.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.63/8,628.53 = 3,458.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.63x = 8,628.53 × 3,458.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.63x = 29,838,561.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,838,561.16/6,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.16

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