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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.54, 8,657.49 and 3,479.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.54, 8,657.49 and 3,479.06 is: 4,801.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.54 : 8,657.49 = 3,479.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.54/8,657.49 = 3,479.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.54x = 8,657.49 × 3,479.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.54x = 30,119,927.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,119,927.16/6,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.11

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