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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.44, 8,604.92 and 3,440.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.44, 8,604.92 and 3,440.94 is: 4,748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.44 : 8,604.92 = 3,440.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.44/8,604.92 = 3,440.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.44x = 8,604.92 × 3,440.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.44x = 29,608,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,608,996.22/6,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.50

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