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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.45, 8,607.20 and 3,584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.45, 8,607.20 and 3,584.30 is: 4,946.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.45 : 8,607.20 = 3,584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.45/8,607.20 = 3,584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.45x = 8,607.20 × 3,584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.45x = 30,850,726.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,850,726.00/6,237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.05

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