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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.70, 8,604.51 and 3,441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.70, 8,604.51 and 3,441.02 is: 4,748.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.70 : 8,604.51 = 3,441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.70/8,604.51 = 3,441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.70x = 8,604.51 × 3,441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.70x = 29,608,291.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,608,291.00/6,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.19

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