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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.25, 8,630.90 and 3,459.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.25, 8,630.90 and 3,459.75 is: 4,774.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.25 : 8,630.90 = 3,459.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.25/8,630.90 = 3,459.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.25x = 8,630.90 × 3,459.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.25x = 29,860,738.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,860,738.98/6,254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.47

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