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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237, 8,607.18 and 3,442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237, 8,607.18 and 3,442.44 is: 4,750.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237 : 8,607.18 = 3,442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237/8,607.18 = 3,442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237x = 8,607.18 × 3,442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237x = 29,629,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,629,700.72/6,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.63

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