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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.64, 8,650.89 and 3,474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.64, 8,650.89 and 3,474.14 is: 4,794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.64 : 8,650.89 = 3,474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.64/8,650.89 = 3,474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.64x = 8,650.89 × 3,474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.64x = 30,054,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,054,359.73/6,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.40

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