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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.96, 8,602.84 and 3,439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.96, 8,602.84 and 3,439.46 is: 4,746.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.96 : 8,602.84 = 3,439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.96/8,602.84 = 3,439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.96x = 8,602.84 × 3,439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.96x = 29,589,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,589,124.07/6,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.44

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