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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.44, 8,436.72 and 3,595.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.44, 8,436.72 and 3,595.72 is: 4,962.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.44 : 8,436.72 = 3,595.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.44/8,436.72 = 3,595.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.44x = 8,436.72 × 3,595.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.44x = 30,336,082.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,336,082.84/6,113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.20

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