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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.40, 8,631.62 and 3,460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.40, 8,631.62 and 3,460.52 is: 4,775.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.40 : 8,631.62 = 3,460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.40/8,631.62 = 3,460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.40x = 8,631.62 × 3,460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.40x = 29,869,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,869,893.64/6,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.06

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