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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.80, 8,643.96 and 3,469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.80, 8,643.96 and 3,469.30 is: 4,787.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.80 : 8,643.96 = 3,469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.80/8,643.96 = 3,469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.80x = 8,643.96 × 3,469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.80x = 29,988,490.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,988,490.43/6,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.59

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