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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.13, 8,604.28 and 3,546.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.13, 8,604.28 and 3,546.64 is: 4,894.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.13 : 8,604.28 = 3,546.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.13/8,604.28 = 3,546.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.13x = 8,604.28 × 3,546.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.13x = 30,516,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,516,283.62/6,235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.25

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