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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.63, 8,649.68 and 3,473.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.63, 8,649.68 and 3,473.07 is: 4,793.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.63 : 8,649.68 = 3,473.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.63/8,649.68 = 3,473.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.63x = 8,649.68 × 3,473.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.63x = 30,040,926.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,040,926.75/6,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,793.03

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