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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.81, 8,646.81 and 3,433.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.81, 8,646.81 and 3,433.36 is: 4,738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.81 : 8,646.81 = 3,433.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.81/8,646.81 = 3,433.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.81x = 8,646.81 × 3,433.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.81x = 29,687,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,687,551.18/6,265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.03

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