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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.96, 8,660.99 and 3,443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.96, 8,660.99 and 3,443.46 is: 4,752.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.96 : 8,660.99 = 3,443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.96/8,660.99 = 3,443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.96x = 8,660.99 × 3,443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.96x = 29,823,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,823,712.10/6,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.06

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