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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.19, 8,644.60 and 3,469.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.19, 8,644.60 and 3,469.69 is: 4,788.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.19 : 8,644.60 = 3,469.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.19/8,644.60 = 3,469.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.19x = 8,644.60 × 3,469.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.19x = 29,994,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,994,045.38/6,264.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.18

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