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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.18, 8,645.61 and 3,432.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.18, 8,645.61 and 3,432.03 is: 4,736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.18 : 8,645.61 = 3,432.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.18/8,645.61 = 3,432.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.18x = 8,645.61 × 3,432.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.18x = 29,671,992.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,671,992.89/6,265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.02

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