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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.16, 8,656.49 and 3,440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.16, 8,656.49 and 3,440.08 is: 4,747.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.16 : 8,656.49 = 3,440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.16/8,656.49 = 3,440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.16x = 8,656.49 × 3,440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.16x = 29,779,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,779,018.12/6,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.05

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