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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.38, 8,603.42 and 3,717.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.38, 8,603.42 and 3,717.90 is: 5,129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.38 : 8,603.42 = 3,717.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.38/8,603.42 = 3,717.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.38x = 8,603.42 × 3,717.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.38x = 31,986,636.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,986,636.63/6,235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.86

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