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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.70, 8,657.76 and 3,441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.70, 8,657.76 and 3,441.04 is: 4,748.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.70 : 8,657.76 = 3,441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.70/8,657.76 = 3,441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.70x = 8,657.76 × 3,441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.70x = 29,791,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,791,698.47/6,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.66

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