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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.94, 8,639.25 and 3,465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.94, 8,639.25 and 3,465.98 is: 4,783.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.94 : 8,639.25 = 3,465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.94/8,639.25 = 3,465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.94x = 8,639.25 × 3,465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.94x = 29,943,467.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,943,467.72/6,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.35

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