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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.39, 8,607.52 and 3,584.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.39, 8,607.52 and 3,584.59 is: 4,946.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.39 : 8,607.52 = 3,584.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.39/8,607.52 = 3,584.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.39x = 8,607.52 × 3,584.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.39x = 30,854,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,854,421.16/6,237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.69

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