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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.16, 8,657.87 and 3,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.16, 8,657.87 and 3,441.08 is: 4,748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.16 : 8,657.87 = 3,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.16/8,657.87 = 3,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.16x = 8,657.87 × 3,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.16x = 29,792,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,792,423.30/6,274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.43

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