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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.43, 8,631.13 and 3,459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.43, 8,631.13 and 3,459.93 is: 4,774.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.43 : 8,631.13 = 3,459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.43/8,631.13 = 3,459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.43x = 8,631.13 × 3,459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.43x = 29,863,105.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,863,105.62/6,254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.71

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