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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,236.79, 8,606.49 and 3,404.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,236.79, 8,606.49 and 3,404.29 is: 4,697.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,236.79 : 8,606.49 = 3,404.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,236.79/8,606.49 = 3,404.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,236.79x = 8,606.49 × 3,404.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,236.79x = 29,298,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,298,927.79/6,236.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.76

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