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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,234.27, 8,602.70 and 3,439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,234.27, 8,602.70 and 3,439.59 is: 4,746.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,234.27 : 8,602.70 = 3,439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,234.27/8,602.70 = 3,439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,234.27x = 8,602.70 × 3,439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,234.27x = 29,589,743.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,589,743.70/6,234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.30

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