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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.85, 8,660.54 and 3,481.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.85, 8,660.54 and 3,481.35 is: 4,804.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.85 : 8,660.54 = 3,481.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.85/8,660.54 = 3,481.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.85x = 8,660.54 × 3,481.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.85x = 30,150,370.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,150,370.93/6,275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.19

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