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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.79, 8,609.52 and 3,444.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.79, 8,609.52 and 3,444.29 is: 4,753.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.79 : 8,609.52 = 3,444.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.79/8,609.52 = 3,444.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.79x = 8,609.52 × 3,444.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.79x = 29,653,640.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,653,640.59/6,238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.11

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