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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.05, 8,599.48 and 3,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.05, 8,599.48 and 3,544 is: 4,889.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.05 : 8,599.48 = 3,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.05/8,599.48 = 3,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.05x = 8,599.48 × 3,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.05x = 30,476,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,476,557.12/6,233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.51

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