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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.26, 8,604.58 and 3,402.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.26, 8,604.58 and 3,402.55 is: 4,695.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.26 : 8,604.58 = 3,402.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.26/8,604.58 = 3,402.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.26x = 8,604.58 × 3,402.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.26x = 29,277,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,277,513.68/6,235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.48

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