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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.29, 8,654.49 and 3,438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.29, 8,654.49 and 3,438.94 is: 4,745.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.29 : 8,654.49 = 3,438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.29/8,654.49 = 3,438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.29x = 8,654.49 × 3,438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.29x = 29,762,271.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,762,271.84/6,271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.80

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