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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.04, 8,659.32 and 3,442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.04, 8,659.32 and 3,442.32 is: 4,750.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.04 : 8,659.32 = 3,442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.04/8,659.32 = 3,442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.04x = 8,659.32 × 3,442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.04x = 29,808,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,808,150.42/6,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.27

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