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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.70, 8,598.99 and 3,437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.70, 8,598.99 and 3,437.02 is: 4,742.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.70 : 8,598.99 = 3,437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.70/8,598.99 = 3,437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.70x = 8,598.99 × 3,437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.70x = 29,554,900.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,554,900.61/6,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.67

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