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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.58, 8,644.32 and 3,469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.58, 8,644.32 and 3,469.08 is: 4,787.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.58 : 8,644.32 = 3,469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.58/8,644.32 = 3,469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.58x = 8,644.32 × 3,469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.58x = 29,987,837.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,987,837.63/6,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.65

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