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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.65, 8,601.53 and 3,580.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.65, 8,601.53 and 3,580.54 is: 4,940.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.65 : 8,601.53 = 3,580.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.65/8,601.53 = 3,580.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.65x = 8,601.53 × 3,580.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.65x = 30,798,122.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,798,122.23/6,233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.62

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