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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.44, 8,631.18 and 3,460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.44, 8,631.18 and 3,460.12 is: 4,774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.44 : 8,631.18 = 3,460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.44/8,631.18 = 3,460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.44x = 8,631.18 × 3,460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.44x = 29,864,918.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,864,918.54/6,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.99

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