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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.62, 8,610.71 and 4,249.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.62, 8,610.71 and 4,249.97 is: 5,865.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.62 : 8,610.71 = 4,249.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.62/8,610.71 = 4,249.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.62x = 8,610.71 × 4,249.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.62x = 36,595,227.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,595,227.17/6,238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.92

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