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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.08, 8,656.96 and 3,440.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.08, 8,656.96 and 3,440.41 is: 4,747.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.08 : 8,656.96 = 3,440.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.08/8,656.96 = 3,440.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.08x = 8,656.96 × 3,440.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.08x = 29,783,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,783,467.96/6,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.82

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