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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.47, 8,597.23 and 3,994.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.47, 8,597.23 and 3,994.58 is: 5,511.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.47 : 8,597.23 = 3,994.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.47/8,597.23 = 3,994.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.47x = 8,597.23 × 3,994.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.47x = 34,342,292.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,342,292.63/6,231.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.11

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