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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.30, 8,610.97 and 3,586.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.30, 8,610.97 and 3,586.82 is: 4,950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.30 : 8,610.97 = 3,586.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.30/8,610.97 = 3,586.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.30x = 8,610.97 × 3,586.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.30x = 30,885,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,885,999.42/6,239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.23

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