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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.70, 8,648.22 and 3,472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.70, 8,648.22 and 3,472.20 is: 4,791.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.70 : 8,648.22 = 3,472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.70/8,648.22 = 3,472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.70x = 8,648.22 × 3,472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.70x = 30,028,349.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,028,349.48/6,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.73

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