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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.33, 8,658.69 and 3,441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.33, 8,658.69 and 3,441.66 is: 4,749.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.33 : 8,658.69 = 3,441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.33/8,658.69 = 3,441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.33x = 8,658.69 × 3,441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.33x = 29,800,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,800,249.82/6,274.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.55

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