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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.91, 8,650.64 and 3,435.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.91, 8,650.64 and 3,435.83 is: 4,741.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.91 : 8,650.64 = 3,435.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.91/8,650.64 = 3,435.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.91x = 8,650.64 × 3,435.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.91x = 29,722,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,722,068.00/6,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.19

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