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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,279.26, 8,664.80 and 3,446.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,279.26, 8,664.80 and 3,446.52 is: 4,755.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,279.26 : 8,664.80 = 3,446.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,279.26/8,664.80 = 3,446.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,279.26x = 8,664.80 × 3,446.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,279.26x = 29,863,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,863,406.50/6,279.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.88

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