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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.58, 8,600.69 and 3,715.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.58, 8,600.69 and 3,715.74 is: 5,125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.58 : 8,600.69 = 3,715.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.58/8,600.69 = 3,715.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.58x = 8,600.69 × 3,715.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.58x = 31,957,909.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,957,909.28/6,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,125.09

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