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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.82, 8,644.64 and 3,910.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.82, 8,644.64 and 3,910.32 is: 5,394.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.82 : 8,644.64 = 3,910.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.82/8,644.64 = 3,910.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.82x = 8,644.64 × 3,910.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.82x = 33,803,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,803,308.68/6,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.01

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