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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.62, 8,653.84 and 3,476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.62, 8,653.84 and 3,476.12 is: 4,797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.62 : 8,653.84 = 3,476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.62/8,653.84 = 3,476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.62x = 8,653.84 × 3,476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.62x = 30,081,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,081,734.34/6,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,797.25

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