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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.55, 8,603.88 and 3,717.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.55, 8,603.88 and 3,717.90 is: 5,130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.55 : 8,603.88 = 3,717.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.55/8,603.88 = 3,717.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.55x = 8,603.88 × 3,717.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.55x = 31,988,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,988,365.45/6,235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,130.00

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