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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.60, 8,601.56 and 3,999.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.60, 8,601.56 and 3,999.44 is: 5,520.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.60 : 8,601.56 = 3,999.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.60/8,601.56 = 3,999.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.60x = 8,601.56 × 3,999.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.60x = 34,401,423.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,401,423.13/6,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.48

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