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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.42, 8,635.16 and 3,424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.42, 8,635.16 and 3,424.84 is: 4,726.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.42 : 8,635.16 = 3,424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.42/8,635.16 = 3,424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.42x = 8,635.16 × 3,424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.42x = 29,574,041.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,574,041.37/6,257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.24

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