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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.03, 8,599.56 and 3,542.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.03, 8,599.56 and 3,542.65 is: 4,889.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.03 : 8,599.56 = 3,542.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.03/8,599.56 = 3,542.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.03x = 8,599.56 × 3,542.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.03x = 30,465,244.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,465,244.82/6,231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.28

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