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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.93, 8,599.95 and 3,399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.93, 8,599.95 and 3,399.33 is: 4,691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.93 : 8,599.95 = 3,399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.93/8,599.95 = 3,399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.93x = 8,599.95 × 3,399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.93x = 29,234,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,234,068.03/6,231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.01

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