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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.61, 8,650.66 and 3,436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.61, 8,650.66 and 3,436.01 is: 4,741.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.61 : 8,650.66 = 3,436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.61/8,650.66 = 3,436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.61x = 8,650.66 × 3,436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.61x = 29,723,754.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,723,754.27/6,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.68

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