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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.41, 8,652.70 and 3,437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.41, 8,652.70 and 3,437.33 is: 4,743.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.41 : 8,652.70 = 3,437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.41/8,652.70 = 3,437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.41x = 8,652.70 × 3,437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.41x = 29,742,185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,742,185.29/6,270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.26

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