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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.68, 8,643.52 and 3,469.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.68, 8,643.52 and 3,469.04 is: 4,787.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.68 : 8,643.52 = 3,469.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.68/8,643.52 = 3,469.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.68x = 8,643.52 × 3,469.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.68x = 29,984,716.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,984,716.62/6,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.08

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