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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.47, 8,604.95 and 3,583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.47, 8,604.95 and 3,583.12 is: 4,944.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.47 : 8,604.95 = 3,583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.47/8,604.95 = 3,583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.47x = 8,604.95 × 3,583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.47x = 30,832,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,832,568.44/6,235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.71

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