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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.49, 8,602.61 and 3,438.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.49, 8,602.61 and 3,438.99 is: 4,746.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.49 : 8,602.61 = 3,438.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.49/8,602.61 = 3,438.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.49x = 8,602.61 × 3,438.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.49x = 29,584,272.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,584,272.57/6,233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.02

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