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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.25, 8,629.49 and 3,458.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.25, 8,629.49 and 3,458.75 is: 4,773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.25 : 8,629.49 = 3,458.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.25/8,629.49 = 3,458.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.25x = 8,629.49 × 3,458.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.25x = 29,847,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,847,248.54/6,253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.08

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