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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.04, 8,644.26 and 3,469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.04, 8,644.26 and 3,469.48 is: 4,787.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.04 : 8,644.26 = 3,469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.04/8,644.26 = 3,469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.04x = 8,644.26 × 3,469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.04x = 29,991,087.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,991,087.18/6,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.82

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