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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.74, 8,669.04 and 4,502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.74, 8,669.04 and 4,502.28 is: 6,221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.74 : 8,669.04 = 4,502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.74/8,669.04 = 4,502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.74x = 8,669.04 × 4,502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.74x = 39,030,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,030,445.41/6,273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,221.24

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