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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.56, 8,602.58 and 3,439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.56, 8,602.58 and 3,439.08 is: 4,746.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.56 : 8,602.58 = 3,439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.56/8,602.58 = 3,439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.56x = 8,602.58 × 3,439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.56x = 29,584,960.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,584,960.83/6,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.08

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