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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.60, 8,604.32 and 4,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.60, 8,604.32 and 4,001.44 is: 5,523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.60 : 8,604.32 = 4,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.60/8,604.32 = 4,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.60x = 8,604.32 × 4,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.60x = 34,429,670.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,429,670.22/6,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.24

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