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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.98, 8,649.62 and 3,435.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.98, 8,649.62 and 3,435.29 is: 4,740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.98 : 8,649.62 = 3,435.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.98/8,649.62 = 3,435.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.98x = 8,649.62 × 3,435.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.98x = 29,713,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,713,922.88/6,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.59

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