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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.15, 8,598.95 and 3,436.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.15, 8,598.95 and 3,436.65 is: 4,742.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.15 : 8,598.95 = 3,436.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.15/8,598.95 = 3,436.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.15x = 8,598.95 × 3,436.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.15x = 29,551,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,551,581.52/6,231.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.56

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