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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.62, 8,640.93 and 3,467.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.62, 8,640.93 and 3,467.06 is: 4,784.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.62 : 8,640.93 = 3,467.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.62/8,640.93 = 3,467.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.62x = 8,640.93 × 3,467.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.62x = 29,958,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,958,622.77/6,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,784.48

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