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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.51, 8,607.36 and 3,443.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.51, 8,607.36 and 3,443.07 is: 4,751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.51 : 8,607.36 = 3,443.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.51/8,607.36 = 3,443.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.51x = 8,607.36 × 3,443.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.51x = 29,635,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,635,743.00/6,237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.21

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