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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.77, 8,605.35 and 3,441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.77, 8,605.35 and 3,441.25 is: 4,748.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.77 : 8,605.35 = 3,441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.77/8,605.35 = 3,441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.77x = 8,605.35 × 3,441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.77x = 29,613,143.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,613,143.48/6,235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.92

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