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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.41, 8,649.94 and 3,435.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.41, 8,649.94 and 3,435.33 is: 4,740.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.41 : 8,649.94 = 3,435.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.41/8,649.94 = 3,435.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.41x = 8,649.94 × 3,435.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.41x = 29,715,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,715,398.38/6,268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.50

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