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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,260, 8,638.80 and 3,465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,260, 8,638.80 and 3,465.68 is: 4,782.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,260 : 8,638.80 = 3,465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,260/8,638.80 = 3,465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,260x = 8,638.80 × 3,465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,260x = 29,939,316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,939,316.38/6,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.64

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