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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.31, 8,610.27 and 3,406.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.31, 8,610.27 and 3,406.71 is: 4,701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.31 : 8,610.27 = 3,406.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.31/8,610.27 = 3,406.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.31x = 8,610.27 × 3,406.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.31x = 29,332,692.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,332,692.91/6,239.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.27

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