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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.98, 8,660.79 and 3,481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.98, 8,660.79 and 3,481.46 is: 4,804.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.98 : 8,660.79 = 3,481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.98/8,660.79 = 3,481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.98x = 8,660.79 × 3,481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.98x = 30,152,193.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,152,193.95/6,275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.38

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