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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.52, 8,630.70 and 3,459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.52, 8,630.70 and 3,459.32 is: 4,773.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.52 : 8,630.70 = 3,459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.52/8,630.70 = 3,459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.52x = 8,630.70 × 3,459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.52x = 29,856,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,856,353.12/6,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.56

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