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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.34, 8,644.35 and 3,574.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.34, 8,644.35 and 3,574.54 is: 4,933.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.34 : 8,644.35 = 3,574.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.34/8,644.35 = 3,574.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.34x = 8,644.35 × 3,574.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.34x = 30,899,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,899,574.85/6,263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.41

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