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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.50, 8,652.18 and 3,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.50, 8,652.18 and 3,475 is: 4,795.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.50 : 8,652.18 = 3,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.50/8,652.18 = 3,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.50x = 8,652.18 × 3,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.50x = 30,066,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,066,325.50/6,269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.65

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