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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.68, 8,657.57 and 3,441.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.68, 8,657.57 and 3,441.11 is: 4,748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.68 : 8,657.57 = 3,441.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.68/8,657.57 = 3,441.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.68x = 8,657.57 × 3,441.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.68x = 29,791,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,791,680.95/6,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.68

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