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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.65, 8,649.48 and 3,435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.65, 8,649.48 and 3,435.02 is: 4,740.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.65 : 8,649.48 = 3,435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.65/8,649.48 = 3,435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.65x = 8,649.48 × 3,435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.65x = 29,711,187.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,711,187.51/6,267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.41

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