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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.03, 8,603.58 and 3,440.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.03, 8,603.58 and 3,440.53 is: 4,747.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.03 : 8,603.58 = 3,440.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.03/8,603.58 = 3,440.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.03x = 8,603.58 × 3,440.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.03x = 29,600,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,600,875.10/6,235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.51

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