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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.13, 8,601.80 and 3,438.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.13, 8,601.80 and 3,438.63 is: 4,745.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.13 : 8,601.80 = 3,438.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.13/8,601.80 = 3,438.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.13x = 8,601.80 × 3,438.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.13x = 29,578,390.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,578,390.34/6,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.35

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