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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,234.88, 8,599.74 and 3,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,234.88, 8,599.74 and 3,997.40 is: 5,513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,234.88 : 8,599.74 = 3,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,234.88/8,599.74 = 3,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,234.88x = 8,599.74 × 3,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,234.88x = 34,376,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,376,600.68/6,234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.59

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