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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.28, 8,652.96 and 3,475.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.28, 8,652.96 and 3,475.78 is: 4,796.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.28 : 8,652.96 = 3,475.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.28/8,652.96 = 3,475.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.28x = 8,652.96 × 3,475.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.28x = 30,075,785.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,075,785.31/6,270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.56

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