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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.16, 8,646.94 and 3,432.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.16, 8,646.94 and 3,432.97 is: 4,737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.16 : 8,646.94 = 3,432.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.16/8,646.94 = 3,432.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.16x = 8,646.94 × 3,432.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.16x = 29,684,685.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,684,685.61/6,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.30

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