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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.64, 9,348.88 and 3,595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.64, 9,348.88 and 3,595.56 is: 5,392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.64 : 9,348.88 = 3,595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.64/9,348.88 = 3,595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.64x = 9,348.88 × 3,595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.64x = 33,614,458.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,614,458.97/6,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.43

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