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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.83, 8,657.70 and 3,441.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.83, 8,657.70 and 3,441.06 is: 4,748.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.83 : 8,657.70 = 3,441.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.83/8,657.70 = 3,441.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.83x = 8,657.70 × 3,441.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.83x = 29,791,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,791,665.16/6,273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.56

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