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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.75, 8,630.02 and 3,421.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.75, 8,630.02 and 3,421.14 is: 4,721.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.75 : 8,630.02 = 3,421.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.75/8,630.02 = 3,421.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.75x = 8,630.02 × 3,421.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.75x = 29,524,506.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,524,506.62/6,253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,721.09

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