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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.63, 8,599.86 and 3,399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.63, 8,599.86 and 3,399.24 is: 4,691.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.63 : 8,599.86 = 3,399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.63/8,599.86 = 3,399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.63x = 8,599.86 × 3,399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.63x = 29,232,928.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,232,928.11/6,231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.06

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