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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.67, 8,646.25 and 3,432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.67, 8,646.25 and 3,432.48 is: 4,736.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.67 : 8,646.25 = 3,432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.67/8,646.25 = 3,432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.67x = 8,646.25 × 3,432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.67x = 29,678,019.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,678,019.81/6,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.61

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