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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.21, 8,597.17 and 3,542.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.21, 8,597.17 and 3,542.23 is: 4,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.21 : 8,597.17 = 3,542.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.21/8,597.17 = 3,542.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.21x = 8,597.17 × 3,542.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.21x = 30,453,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,453,153.49/6,231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.20

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