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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.06, 8,606.38 and 3,549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.06, 8,606.38 and 3,549 is: 4,896.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.06 : 8,606.38 = 3,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.06/8,606.38 = 3,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.06x = 8,606.38 × 3,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.06x = 30,544,042.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,544,042.62/6,238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.40

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