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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.70, 8,651.94 and 3,436.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.70, 8,651.94 and 3,436.98 is: 4,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.70 : 8,651.94 = 3,436.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.70/8,651.94 = 3,436.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.70x = 8,651.94 × 3,436.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.70x = 29,736,544.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,736,544.74/6,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.90

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