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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.09, 8,607.14 and 3,404.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.09, 8,607.14 and 3,404.43 is: 4,698.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.09 : 8,607.14 = 3,404.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.09/8,607.14 = 3,404.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.09x = 8,607.14 × 3,404.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.09x = 29,302,401.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,302,401.37/6,237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.09

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