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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.03, 8,601.59 and 3,438.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.03, 8,601.59 and 3,438.53 is: 4,745.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.03 : 8,601.59 = 3,438.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.03/8,601.59 = 3,438.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.03x = 8,601.59 × 3,438.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.03x = 29,576,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,576,808.07/6,233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.17

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