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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.26, 8,630.49 and 3,459.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.26, 8,630.49 and 3,459.76 is: 4,774.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.26 : 8,630.49 = 3,459.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.26/8,630.49 = 3,459.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.26x = 8,630.49 × 3,459.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.26x = 29,859,424.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,859,424.08/6,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.25

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