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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.81, 8,646.96 and 3,433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.81, 8,646.96 and 3,433.24 is: 4,737.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.81 : 8,646.96 = 3,433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.81/8,646.96 = 3,433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.81x = 8,646.96 × 3,433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.81x = 29,687,088.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,687,088.95/6,265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.95

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