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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.76, 8,605.30 and 3,402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.76, 8,605.30 and 3,402.92 is: 4,696.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.76 : 8,605.30 = 3,402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.76/8,605.30 = 3,402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.76x = 8,605.30 × 3,402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.76x = 29,283,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,283,147.48/6,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.00

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