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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.58, 8,605.13 and 3,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.58, 8,605.13 and 3,441.08 is: 4,748.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.58 : 8,605.13 = 3,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.58/8,605.13 = 3,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.58x = 8,605.13 × 3,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.58x = 29,610,940.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610,940.74/6,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.71

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