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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.34, 8,604.72 and 3,440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.34, 8,604.72 and 3,440.84 is: 4,748.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.34 : 8,604.72 = 3,440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.34/8,604.72 = 3,440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.34x = 8,604.72 × 3,440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.34x = 29,607,421.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,607,421.74/6,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.33

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