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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.25, 8,668.53 and 3,486.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.25, 8,668.53 and 3,486.75 is: 4,811.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.25 : 8,668.53 = 3,486.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.25/8,668.53 = 3,486.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.25x = 8,668.53 × 3,486.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.25x = 30,224,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,224,996.98/6,281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.94

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