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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.54, 8,659.26 and 3,480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.54, 8,659.26 and 3,480.04 is: 4,802.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.54 : 8,659.26 = 3,480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.54/8,659.26 = 3,480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.54x = 8,659.26 × 3,480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.54x = 30,134,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,134,571.17/6,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.67

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