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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.19, 8,645.98 and 3,470.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.19, 8,645.98 and 3,470.69 is: 4,789.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.19 : 8,645.98 = 3,470.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.19/8,645.98 = 3,470.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.19x = 8,645.98 × 3,470.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.19x = 30,007,516.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,007,516.33/6,265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,789.56

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