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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.68, 8,608.63 and 3,720.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.68, 8,608.63 and 3,720.08 is: 5,132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.68 : 8,608.63 = 3,720.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.68/8,608.63 = 3,720.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.68x = 8,608.63 × 3,720.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.68x = 32,024,792.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,024,792.29/6,239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,132.44

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