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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.98, 8,600.74 and 3,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.98, 8,600.74 and 3,997.08 is: 5,514.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.98 : 8,600.74 = 3,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.98/8,600.74 = 3,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.98x = 8,600.74 × 3,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.98x = 34,377,845.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,377,845.84/6,233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.59

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