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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.47, 8,644.96 and 3,432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.47, 8,644.96 and 3,432.02 is: 4,736.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.47 : 8,644.96 = 3,432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.47/8,644.96 = 3,432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.47x = 8,644.96 × 3,432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.47x = 29,669,685.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,669,685.31/6,264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.19

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