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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.35, 8,601.24 and 3,544.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.35, 8,601.24 and 3,544.51 is: 4,890.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.35 : 8,601.24 = 3,544.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.35/8,601.24 = 3,544.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.35x = 8,601.24 × 3,544.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.35x = 30,487,181.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,487,181.19/6,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.98

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