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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.04, 8,659.56 and 3,480.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.04, 8,659.56 and 3,480.56 is: 4,803.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.04 : 8,659.56 = 3,480.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.04/8,659.56 = 3,480.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.04x = 8,659.56 × 3,480.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.04x = 30,140,118.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,118.15/6,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.18

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