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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.06, 8,630.48 and 3,459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.06, 8,630.48 and 3,459.50 is: 4,774.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.06 : 8,630.48 = 3,459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.06/8,630.48 = 3,459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.06x = 8,630.48 × 3,459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.06x = 29,857,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,857,145.56/6,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.04

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