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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.98, 8,629.36 and 3,459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.98, 8,629.36 and 3,459.02 is: 4,773.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.98 : 8,629.36 = 3,459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.98/8,629.36 = 3,459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.98x = 8,629.36 × 3,459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.98x = 29,849,128.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,849,128.83/6,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.58

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