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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.81, 8,602.67 and 3,439.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.81, 8,602.67 and 3,439.31 is: 4,746.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.81 : 8,602.67 = 3,439.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.81/8,602.67 = 3,439.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.81x = 8,602.67 × 3,439.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.81x = 29,587,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,587,253.27/6,233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.25

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