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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.65, 8,604.77 and 3,582.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.65, 8,604.77 and 3,582.09 is: 4,943.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.65 : 8,604.77 = 3,582.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.65/8,604.77 = 3,582.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.65x = 8,604.77 × 3,582.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.65x = 30,823,042.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823,042.66/6,235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.04

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