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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.23, 8,644.61 and 3,469.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.23, 8,644.61 and 3,469.73 is: 4,788.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.23 : 8,644.61 = 3,469.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.23/8,644.61 = 3,469.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.23x = 8,644.61 × 3,469.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.23x = 29,994,419.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,994,419.43/6,264.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.21

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