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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.57, 8,634.32 and 3,462.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.57, 8,634.32 and 3,462.07 is: 4,777.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.57 : 8,634.32 = 3,462.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.57/8,634.32 = 3,462.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.57x = 8,634.32 × 3,462.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.57x = 29,892,585.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,892,585.73/6,256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.80

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