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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.52, 8,604.56 and 3,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.52, 8,604.56 and 3,441.20 is: 4,748.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.52 : 8,604.56 = 3,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.52/8,604.56 = 3,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.52x = 8,604.56 × 3,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.52x = 29,610,011.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610,011.87/6,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.60

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