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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.05, 8,606.88 and 3,720.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.05, 8,606.88 and 3,720.37 is: 5,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.05 : 8,606.88 = 3,720.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.05/8,606.88 = 3,720.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.05x = 8,606.88 × 3,720.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.05x = 32,020,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,020,778.15/6,239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,132.32

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