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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.99, 8,660.87 and 3,481.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.99, 8,660.87 and 3,481.49 is: 4,804.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.99 : 8,660.87 = 3,481.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.99/8,660.87 = 3,481.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.99x = 8,660.87 × 3,481.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.99x = 30,152,762.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,152,762.65/6,275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.46

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