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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.79, 8,651.03 and 3,436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.79, 8,651.03 and 3,436.44 is: 4,742.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.79 : 8,651.03 = 3,436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.79/8,651.03 = 3,436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.79x = 8,651.03 × 3,436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.79x = 29,728,745.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,728,745.53/6,268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.34

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