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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.49, 8,650.62 and 3,436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.49, 8,650.62 and 3,436.14 is: 4,741.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.49 : 8,650.62 = 3,436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.49/8,650.62 = 3,436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.49x = 8,650.62 × 3,436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.49x = 29,724,708.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,724,708.97/6,268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.92

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