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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.91, 8,644.19 and 3,469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.91, 8,644.19 and 3,469.41 is: 4,787.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.91 : 8,644.19 = 3,469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.91/8,644.19 = 3,469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.91x = 8,644.19 × 3,469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.91x = 29,990,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,990,221.88/6,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.78

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