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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.94, 8,649.18 and 3,614.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.94, 8,649.18 and 3,614.37 is: 4,988.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.94 : 8,649.18 = 3,614.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.94/8,649.18 = 3,614.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.94x = 8,649.18 × 3,614.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.94x = 31,261,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,261,336.72/6,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.29

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