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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.69, 8,651.33 and 3,474.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.69, 8,651.33 and 3,474.73 is: 4,795.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.69 : 8,651.33 = 3,474.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.69/8,651.33 = 3,474.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.69x = 8,651.33 × 3,474.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.69x = 30,061,035.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,061,035.89/6,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.43

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