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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.60, 8,598.74 and 3,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.60, 8,598.74 and 3,994.68 is: 5,510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.60 : 8,598.74 = 3,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.60/8,598.74 = 3,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.60x = 8,598.74 × 3,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.60x = 34,349,214.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,349,214.70/6,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.33

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