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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.09, 8,610.04 and 3,406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.09, 8,610.04 and 3,406.58 is: 4,701.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.09 : 8,610.04 = 3,406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.09/8,610.04 = 3,406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.09x = 8,610.04 × 3,406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.09x = 29,330,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,330,738.50/6,239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.13

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