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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.93, 8,660.79 and 3,443.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.93, 8,660.79 and 3,443.33 is: 4,751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.93 : 8,660.79 = 3,443.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.93/8,660.79 = 3,443.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.93x = 8,660.79 × 3,443.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.93x = 29,821,958.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,821,958.03/6,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.80

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