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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.58, 8,602.38 and 3,439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.58, 8,602.38 and 3,439.08 is: 4,745.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.58 : 8,602.38 = 3,439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.58/8,602.38 = 3,439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.58x = 8,602.38 × 3,439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.58x = 29,584,273.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,584,273.01/6,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.95

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