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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.17, 8,644.45 and 3,431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.17, 8,644.45 and 3,431.52 is: 4,735.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.17 : 8,644.45 = 3,431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.17/8,644.45 = 3,431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.17x = 8,644.45 × 3,431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.17x = 29,663,551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,663,551.26/6,264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.43

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