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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.19, 8,649.99 and 3,435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.19, 8,649.99 and 3,435.48 is: 4,740.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.19 : 8,649.99 = 3,435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.19/8,649.99 = 3,435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.19x = 8,649.99 × 3,435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.19x = 29,716,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,716,867.65/6,268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.90

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