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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.34, 8,647.83 and 3,471.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.34, 8,647.83 and 3,471.66 is: 4,791.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.34 : 8,647.83 = 3,471.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.34/8,647.83 = 3,471.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.34x = 8,647.83 × 3,471.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.34x = 30,022,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,022,325.50/6,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.05

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