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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.76, 8,648.82 and 3,472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.76, 8,648.82 and 3,472.52 is: 4,792.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.76 : 8,648.82 = 3,472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.76/8,648.82 = 3,472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.76x = 8,648.82 × 3,472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.76x = 30,033,200.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,033,200.43/6,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.46

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