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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.76, 8,650.50 and 3,474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.76, 8,650.50 and 3,474.28 is: 4,794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.76 : 8,650.50 = 3,474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.76/8,650.50 = 3,474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.76x = 8,650.50 × 3,474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.76x = 30,054,259.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,054,259.14/6,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.29

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