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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,234.16, 8,603.76 and 3,439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,234.16, 8,603.76 and 3,439.84 is: 4,747.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,234.16 : 8,603.76 = 3,439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,234.16/8,603.76 = 3,439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,234.16x = 8,603.76 × 3,439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,234.16x = 29,595,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,595,557.80/6,234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.32

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