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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.30, 8,660.31 and 3,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.30, 8,660.31 and 3,480.80 is: 4,803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.30 : 8,660.31 = 3,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.30/8,660.31 = 3,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.30x = 8,660.31 × 3,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.30x = 30,144,807.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,144,807.05/6,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.72

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