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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.72, 8,651.11 and 3,474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.72, 8,651.11 and 3,474.22 is: 4,794.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.72 : 8,651.11 = 3,474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.72/8,651.11 = 3,474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.72x = 8,651.11 × 3,474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.72x = 30,055,816.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,055,816.13/6,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.57

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