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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.69, 8,609.40 and 3,444.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.69, 8,609.40 and 3,444.19 is: 4,752.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.69 : 8,609.40 = 3,444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.69/8,609.40 = 3,444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.69x = 8,609.40 × 3,444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.69x = 29,652,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,652,409.39/6,238.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.99

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