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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.19, 8,640.71 and 3,466.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.19, 8,640.71 and 3,466.69 is: 4,784.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.19 : 8,640.71 = 3,466.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.19/8,640.71 = 3,466.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.19x = 8,640.71 × 3,466.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.19x = 29,954,637.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,954,637.01/6,261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,784.18

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