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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.32, 8,635.03 and 3,424.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.32, 8,635.03 and 3,424.67 is: 4,726.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.32 : 8,635.03 = 3,424.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.32/8,635.03 = 3,424.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.32x = 8,635.03 × 3,424.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.32x = 29,572,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,572,128.19/6,257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.01

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