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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.60, 8,646.36 and 3,907.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.60, 8,646.36 and 3,907.04 is: 5,390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.60 : 8,646.36 = 3,907.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.60/8,646.36 = 3,907.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.60x = 8,646.36 × 3,907.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.60x = 33,781,674.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,781,674.37/6,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.75

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