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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.25, 8,659.85 and 3,481.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.25, 8,659.85 and 3,481.29 is: 4,804.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.25 : 8,659.85 = 3,481.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.25/8,659.85 = 3,481.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.25x = 8,659.85 × 3,481.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.25x = 30,147,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,147,431.80/6,275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.18

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