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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.08, 8,604.44 and 3,440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.08, 8,604.44 and 3,440.58 is: 4,748.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.08 : 8,604.44 = 3,440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.08/8,604.44 = 3,440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.08x = 8,604.44 × 3,440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.08x = 29,604,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,604,264.18/6,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.02

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