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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.88, 8,657.88 and 3,479.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.88, 8,657.88 and 3,479.44 is: 4,801.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.88 : 8,657.88 = 3,479.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.88/8,657.88 = 3,479.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.88x = 8,657.88 × 3,479.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.88x = 30,124,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,124,573.99/6,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.59

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