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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.49, 8,595.95 and 3,994.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.49, 8,595.95 and 3,994.57 is: 5,509.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.49 : 8,595.95 = 3,994.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.49/8,595.95 = 3,994.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.49x = 8,595.95 × 3,994.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.49x = 34,337,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,337,123.99/6,232.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,509.37

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