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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.65, 8,645.08 and 3,471.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.65, 8,645.08 and 3,471.15 is: 4,789.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.65 : 8,645.08 = 3,471.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.65/8,645.08 = 3,471.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.65x = 8,645.08 × 3,471.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.65x = 30,008,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,008,399.69/6,265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,789.35

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