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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.52, 8,597.88 and 3,436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.52, 8,597.88 and 3,436.02 is: 4,741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.52 : 8,597.88 = 3,436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.52/8,597.88 = 3,436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.52x = 8,597.88 × 3,436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.52x = 29,542,487.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,542,487.64/6,230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.58

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