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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.44, 8,643.82 and 3,468.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.44, 8,643.82 and 3,468.94 is: 4,787.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.44 : 8,643.82 = 3,468.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.44/8,643.82 = 3,468.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.44x = 8,643.82 × 3,468.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.44x = 29,984,892.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,984,892.95/6,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.29

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