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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.26, 8,644.96 and 3,469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.26, 8,644.96 and 3,469.76 is: 4,788.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.26 : 8,644.96 = 3,469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.26/8,644.96 = 3,469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.26x = 8,644.96 × 3,469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.26x = 29,995,936.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,995,936.41/6,264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.42

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