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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.26, 8,599.01 and 3,436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.26, 8,599.01 and 3,436.76 is: 4,742.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.26 : 8,599.01 = 3,436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.26/8,599.01 = 3,436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.26x = 8,599.01 × 3,436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.26x = 29,552,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,552,673.43/6,231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.65

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