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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.41, 8,651.32 and 3,436.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.41, 8,651.32 and 3,436.33 is: 4,741.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.41 : 8,651.32 = 3,436.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.41/8,651.32 = 3,436.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.41x = 8,651.32 × 3,436.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.41x = 29,728,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,728,790.46/6,269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.88

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