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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.67, 8,651.67 and 3,436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.67, 8,651.67 and 3,436.59 is: 4,742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.67 : 8,651.67 = 3,436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.67/8,651.67 = 3,436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.67x = 8,651.67 × 3,436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.67x = 29,732,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,732,242.61/6,269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.23

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