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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.53, 8,647.81 and 3,472.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.53, 8,647.81 and 3,472.03 is: 4,791.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.53 : 8,647.81 = 3,472.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.53/8,647.81 = 3,472.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.53x = 8,647.81 × 3,472.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.53x = 30,025,477.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,025,477.41/6,266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.40

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