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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.46, 8,657.54 and 3,440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.46, 8,657.54 and 3,440.96 is: 4,748.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.46 : 8,657.54 = 3,440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.46/8,657.54 = 3,440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.46x = 8,657.54 × 3,440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.46x = 29,790,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,790,188.35/6,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.61

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