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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.39, 8,598.98 and 3,542.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.39, 8,598.98 and 3,542.24 is: 4,888.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.39 : 8,598.98 = 3,542.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.39/8,598.98 = 3,542.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.39x = 8,598.98 × 3,542.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.39x = 30,459,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,459,612.97/6,231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.09

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