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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.95, 8,651.12 and 3,436.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.95, 8,651.12 and 3,436.45 is: 4,742.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.95 : 8,651.12 = 3,436.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.95/8,651.12 = 3,436.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.95x = 8,651.12 × 3,436.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.95x = 29,729,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,729,121.84/6,268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.28

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