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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.64, 8,609.16 and 3,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.64, 8,609.16 and 3,444.08 is: 4,752.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.64 : 8,609.16 = 3,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.64/8,609.16 = 3,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.64x = 8,609.16 × 3,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.64x = 29,650,635.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,650,635.77/6,238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.74

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