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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.97, 8,644.31 and 3,875.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.97, 8,644.31 and 3,875.04 is: 5,348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.97 : 8,644.31 = 3,875.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.97/8,644.31 = 3,875.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.97x = 8,644.31 × 3,875.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.97x = 33,497,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,497,047.02/6,262.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.43

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