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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.31, 8,601.99 and 3,400.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.31, 8,601.99 and 3,400.71 is: 4,692.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.31 : 8,601.99 = 3,400.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.31/8,601.99 = 3,400.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.31x = 8,601.99 × 3,400.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.31x = 29,252,873.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,252,873.41/6,233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,692.99

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