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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.34, 8,601.74 and 3,438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.34, 8,601.74 and 3,438.66 is: 4,745.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.34 : 8,601.74 = 3,438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.34/8,601.74 = 3,438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.34x = 8,601.74 × 3,438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.34x = 29,578,459.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,578,459.27/6,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.20

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