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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.81, 8,649.72 and 3,435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.81, 8,649.72 and 3,435.24 is: 4,740.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.81 : 8,649.72 = 3,435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.81/8,649.72 = 3,435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.81x = 8,649.72 × 3,435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.81x = 29,713,864.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,713,864.13/6,267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.71

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