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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.43, 8,649.18 and 3,614.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.43, 8,649.18 and 3,614.90 is: 4,989.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.43 : 8,649.18 = 3,614.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.43/8,649.18 = 3,614.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.43x = 8,649.18 × 3,614.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.43x = 31,265,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,265,877.54/6,266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.42

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