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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.02, 8,630.04 and 3,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.02, 8,630.04 and 3,459.52 is: 4,773.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.02 : 8,630.04 = 3,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.02/8,630.04 = 3,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.02x = 8,630.04 × 3,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.02x = 29,855,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,855,795.98/6,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.86

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