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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.75, 8,658.06 and 3,479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.75, 8,658.06 and 3,479.25 is: 4,801.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.75 : 8,658.06 = 3,479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.75/8,658.06 = 3,479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.75x = 8,658.06 × 3,479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.75x = 30,123,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,123,555.26/6,273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.52

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