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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.81, 8,648.12 and 3,434.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.81, 8,648.12 and 3,434.15 is: 4,739.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.81 : 8,648.12 = 3,434.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.81/8,648.12 = 3,434.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.81x = 8,648.12 × 3,434.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.81x = 29,698,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,698,971.50/6,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,739.09

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