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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.64, 8,652.96 and 3,476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.64, 8,652.96 and 3,476.08 is: 4,796.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.64 : 8,652.96 = 3,476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.64/8,652.96 = 3,476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.64x = 8,652.96 × 3,476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.64x = 30,078,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,078,381.20/6,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.70

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