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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.68, 8,655.90 and 3,478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.68, 8,655.90 and 3,478 is: 4,799.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.68 : 8,655.90 = 3,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.68/8,655.90 = 3,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.68x = 8,655.90 × 3,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.68x = 30,105,220.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,105,220.20/6,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.42

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