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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.66, 8,647.53 and 3,433.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.66, 8,647.53 and 3,433.58 is: 4,738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.66 : 8,647.53 = 3,433.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.66/8,647.53 = 3,433.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.66x = 8,647.53 × 3,433.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.66x = 29,691,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,691,962.37/6,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.09

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