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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.44, 8,635.36 and 3,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.44, 8,635.36 and 3,463.04 is: 4,779.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.44 : 8,635.36 = 3,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.44/8,635.36 = 3,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.44x = 8,635.36 × 3,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.44x = 29,904,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,904,597.09/6,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.05

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