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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.94, 8,602.83 and 3,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.94, 8,602.83 and 3,439.44 is: 4,746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.94 : 8,602.83 = 3,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.94/8,602.83 = 3,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.94x = 8,602.83 × 3,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.94x = 29,588,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,588,917.62/6,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.42

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