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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.38, 8,650.97 and 3,473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.38, 8,650.97 and 3,473.88 is: 4,794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.38 : 8,650.97 = 3,473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.38/8,650.97 = 3,473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.38x = 8,650.97 × 3,473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.38x = 30,052,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,052,431.66/6,268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.29

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