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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.56, 8,610.48 and 3,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.56, 8,610.48 and 3,445 is: 4,754.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.56 : 8,610.48 = 3,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.56/8,610.48 = 3,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.56x = 8,610.48 × 3,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.56x = 29,663,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,663,103.60/6,239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.04

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