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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.93, 8,648.34 and 3,434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.93, 8,648.34 and 3,434.48 is: 4,739.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.93 : 8,648.34 = 3,434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.93/8,648.34 = 3,434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.93x = 8,648.34 × 3,434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.93x = 29,702,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,702,507.52/6,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,739.57

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