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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.17, 8,601.54 and 3,544.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.17, 8,601.54 and 3,544.15 is: 4,890.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.17 : 8,601.54 = 3,544.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.17/8,601.54 = 3,544.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.17x = 8,601.54 × 3,544.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.17x = 30,485,147.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,485,147.99/6,233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.79

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