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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.76, 9,374.81 and 3,480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.76, 9,374.81 and 3,480.12 is: 5,216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.76 : 9,374.81 = 3,480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.76/9,374.81 = 3,480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.76x = 9,374.81 × 3,480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.76x = 32,625,463.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,625,463.78/6,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,216.10

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