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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.79, 8,602.61 and 3,401.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.79, 8,602.61 and 3,401.11 is: 4,693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.79 : 8,602.61 = 3,401.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.79/8,602.61 = 3,401.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.79x = 8,602.61 × 3,401.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.79x = 29,258,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,258,422.90/6,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.52

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