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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.59, 8,601.90 and 4,107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.59, 8,601.90 and 4,107.80 is: 5,669.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.59 : 8,601.90 = 4,107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.59/8,601.90 = 4,107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.59x = 8,601.90 × 4,107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.59x = 35,334,841.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,334,841.81/6,232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.37

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