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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.92, 8,645.48 and 3,432.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.92, 8,645.48 and 3,432.17 is: 4,736.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.92 : 8,645.48 = 3,432.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.92/8,645.48 = 3,432.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.92x = 8,645.48 × 3,432.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.92x = 29,672,793.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,672,793.72/6,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.34

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