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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.85, 8,645.48 and 3,470.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.85, 8,645.48 and 3,470.35 is: 4,789.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.85 : 8,645.48 = 3,470.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.85/8,645.48 = 3,470.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.85x = 8,645.48 × 3,470.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.85x = 30,002,824.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,002,824.17/6,264.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,789.07

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