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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.07, 8,655.69 and 3,439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.07, 8,655.69 and 3,439.27 is: 4,746.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.07 : 8,655.69 = 3,439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.07/8,655.69 = 3,439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.07x = 8,655.69 × 3,439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.07x = 29,769,254.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,769,254.95/6,272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.32

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