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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.90, 8,630.93 and 3,460.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.90, 8,630.93 and 3,460.02 is: 4,774.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.90 : 8,630.93 = 3,460.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.90/8,630.93 = 3,460.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.90x = 8,630.93 × 3,460.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.90x = 29,863,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,863,190.42/6,254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.37

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