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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.63, 8,634.74 and 3,463.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.63, 8,634.74 and 3,463.03 is: 4,779.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.63 : 8,634.74 = 3,463.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.63/8,634.74 = 3,463.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.63x = 8,634.74 × 3,463.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.63x = 29,902,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,902,363.66/6,256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.31

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