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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.32, 8,647.62 and 3,433.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.32, 8,647.62 and 3,433.65 is: 4,738.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.32 : 8,647.62 = 3,433.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.32/8,647.62 = 3,433.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.32x = 8,647.62 × 3,433.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.32x = 29,692,900.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,692,900.41/6,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.49

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