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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.29, 8,644.72 and 3,469.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.29, 8,644.72 and 3,469.79 is: 4,788.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.29 : 8,644.72 = 3,469.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.29/8,644.72 = 3,469.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.29x = 8,644.72 × 3,469.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.29x = 29,995,363.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,995,363.01/6,264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.31

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