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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.54, 8,651.97 and 3,475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.54, 8,651.97 and 3,475.04 is: 4,795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.54 : 8,651.97 = 3,475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.54/8,651.97 = 3,475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.54x = 8,651.97 × 3,475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.54x = 30,065,898.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,065,898.57/6,269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.55

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