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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.54, 8,660.24 and 3,481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.54, 8,660.24 and 3,481.04 is: 4,803.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.54 : 8,660.24 = 3,481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.54/8,660.24 = 3,481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.54x = 8,660.24 × 3,481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.54x = 30,146,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,146,607.25/6,275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.83

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