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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.70, 8,659.18 and 3,442.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.70, 8,659.18 and 3,442.34 is: 4,750.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.70 : 8,659.18 = 3,442.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.70/8,659.18 = 3,442.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.70x = 8,659.18 × 3,442.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.70x = 29,807,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,807,841.68/6,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.48

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