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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.28, 8,658.96 and 3,480.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.28, 8,658.96 and 3,480.84 is: 4,803.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.28 : 8,658.96 = 3,480.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.28/8,658.96 = 3,480.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.28x = 8,658.96 × 3,480.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.28x = 30,140,454.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,454.33/6,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.05

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