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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.40, 8,609.35 and 3,718.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.40, 8,609.35 and 3,718.70 is: 5,132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.40 : 8,609.35 = 3,718.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.40/8,609.35 = 3,718.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.40x = 8,609.35 × 3,718.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.40x = 32,015,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,015,589.85/6,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,132.85

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