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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.04, 8,645.68 and 3,470.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.04, 8,645.68 and 3,470.48 is: 4,789.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.04 : 8,645.68 = 3,470.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.04/8,645.68 = 3,470.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.04x = 8,645.68 × 3,470.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.04x = 30,004,659.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,004,659.53/6,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,789.22

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