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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.35, 8,604.98 and 3,583.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.35, 8,604.98 and 3,583.29 is: 4,945.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.35 : 8,604.98 = 3,583.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.35/8,604.98 = 3,583.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.35x = 8,604.98 × 3,583.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.35x = 30,834,120.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,834,120.87/6,235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.05

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