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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.30, 8,652.62 and 3,437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.30, 8,652.62 and 3,437.10 is: 4,742.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.30 : 8,652.62 = 3,437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.30/8,652.62 = 3,437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.30x = 8,652.62 × 3,437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.30x = 29,739,920.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,739,920.20/6,270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.98

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