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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.50, 8,606.10 and 3,717.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.50, 8,606.10 and 3,717.78 is: 5,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.50 : 8,606.10 = 3,717.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.50/8,606.10 = 3,717.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.50x = 8,606.10 × 3,717.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.50x = 31,995,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,995,586.46/6,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,131.20

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