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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.52, 8,656.68 and 3,479.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.52, 8,656.68 and 3,479.56 is: 4,801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.52 : 8,656.68 = 3,479.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.52/8,656.68 = 3,479.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.52x = 8,656.68 × 3,479.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.52x = 30,121,437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,121,437.46/6,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.36

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