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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.27, 8,598.84 and 3,542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.27, 8,598.84 and 3,542.13 is: 4,887.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.27 : 8,598.84 = 3,542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.27/8,598.84 = 3,542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.27x = 8,598.84 × 3,542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.27x = 30,458,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,458,209.13/6,231.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.96

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