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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,236.81, 8,606.81 and 3,442.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,236.81, 8,606.81 and 3,442.31 is: 4,750.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,236.81 : 8,606.81 = 3,442.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,236.81/8,606.81 = 3,442.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,236.81x = 8,606.81 × 3,442.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,236.81x = 29,627,338.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,627,338.25/6,236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.40

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