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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.69, 8,645.39 and 3,432.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.69, 8,645.39 and 3,432.06 is: 4,736.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.69 : 8,645.39 = 3,432.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.69/8,645.39 = 3,432.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.69x = 8,645.39 × 3,432.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.69x = 29,671,497.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,671,497.20/6,264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.31

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