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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.05, 8,640.24 and 3,466.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.05, 8,640.24 and 3,466.55 is: 4,783.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.05 : 8,640.24 = 3,466.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.05/8,640.24 = 3,466.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.05x = 8,640.24 × 3,466.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.05x = 29,951,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,951,813.22/6,261.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.83

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