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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.66, 8,599.08 and 3,578.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.66, 8,599.08 and 3,578.58 is: 4,938.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.66 : 8,599.08 = 3,578.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.66/8,599.08 = 3,578.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.66x = 8,599.08 × 3,578.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.66x = 30,772,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,772,495.71/6,231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.09

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