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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.44, 8,651.84 and 3,474.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.44, 8,651.84 and 3,474.94 is: 4,795.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.44 : 8,651.84 = 3,474.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.44/8,651.84 = 3,474.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.44x = 8,651.84 × 3,474.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.44x = 30,064,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,064,598.92/6,269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.42

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