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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.56, 8,640.66 and 3,466.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.56, 8,640.66 and 3,466.84 is: 4,784.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.56 : 8,640.66 = 3,466.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.56/8,640.66 = 3,466.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.56x = 8,640.66 × 3,466.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.56x = 29,955,785.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,955,785.71/6,261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,784.08

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