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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.55, 8,607.57 and 3,720.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.55, 8,607.57 and 3,720.87 is: 5,133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.55 : 8,607.57 = 3,720.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.55/8,607.57 = 3,720.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.55x = 8,607.57 × 3,720.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.55x = 32,027,648.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,027,648.99/6,239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.01

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