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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.28, 8,651.55 and 3,436.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.28, 8,651.55 and 3,436.81 is: 4,742.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.28 : 8,651.55 = 3,436.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.28/8,651.55 = 3,436.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.28x = 8,651.55 × 3,436.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.28x = 29,733,755.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,733,755.18/6,269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.77

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