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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.87, 8,658.18 and 3,441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.87, 8,658.18 and 3,441.50 is: 4,749.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.87 : 8,658.18 = 3,441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.87/8,658.18 = 3,441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.87x = 8,658.18 × 3,441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.87x = 29,797,126.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,797,126.47/6,273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.40

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