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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.94, 8,598.57 and 3,436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.94, 8,598.57 and 3,436.44 is: 4,742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.94 : 8,598.57 = 3,436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.94/8,598.57 = 3,436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.94x = 8,598.57 × 3,436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.94x = 29,548,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,548,499.98/6,230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.22

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