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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.53, 8,604.68 and 3,441.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.53, 8,604.68 and 3,441.03 is: 4,748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.53 : 8,604.68 = 3,441.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.53/8,604.68 = 3,441.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.53x = 8,604.68 × 3,441.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.53x = 29,608,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,608,944.82/6,235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.42

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