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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.84, 8,648.03 and 3,434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.84, 8,648.03 and 3,434.27 is: 4,739.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.84 : 8,648.03 = 3,434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.84/8,648.03 = 3,434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.84x = 8,648.03 × 3,434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.84x = 29,699,635.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,699,635.33/6,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,739.18

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