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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.68, 8,660.10 and 3,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.68, 8,660.10 and 3,481 is: 4,803.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.68 : 8,660.10 = 3,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.68/8,660.10 = 3,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.68x = 8,660.10 × 3,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.68x = 30,145,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,145,808.10/6,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.59

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