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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.36, 8,632.08 and 3,461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.36, 8,632.08 and 3,461.04 is: 4,776.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.36 : 8,632.08 = 3,461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.36/8,632.08 = 3,461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.36x = 8,632.08 × 3,461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.36x = 29,875,974.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,875,974.16/6,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.06

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