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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.27, 8,598.92 and 3,436.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.27, 8,598.92 and 3,436.77 is: 4,742.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.27 : 8,598.92 = 3,436.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.27/8,598.92 = 3,436.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.27x = 8,598.92 × 3,436.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.27x = 29,552,493.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,552,493.10/6,231.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.61

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