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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.71, 8,657.80 and 3,441.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.71, 8,657.80 and 3,441.35 is: 4,749.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.71 : 8,657.80 = 3,441.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.71/8,657.80 = 3,441.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.71x = 8,657.80 × 3,441.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.71x = 29,794,520.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,794,520.03/6,273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.11

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