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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.06, 8,604.39 and 3,440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.06, 8,604.39 and 3,440.56 is: 4,747.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.06 : 8,604.39 = 3,440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.06/8,604.39 = 3,440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.06x = 8,604.39 × 3,440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.06x = 29,603,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,603,920.06/6,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.98

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