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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.50, 8,647.90 and 3,433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.50, 8,647.90 and 3,433.98 is: 4,738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.50 : 8,647.90 = 3,433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.50/8,647.90 = 3,433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.50x = 8,647.90 × 3,433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.50x = 29,696,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,696,715.64/6,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.96

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