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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.76, 8,649.62 and 3,434.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.76, 8,649.62 and 3,434.95 is: 4,740.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.76 : 8,649.62 = 3,434.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.76/8,649.62 = 3,434.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.76x = 8,649.62 × 3,434.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.76x = 29,710,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,710,999.18/6,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.29

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