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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.90, 8,611.02 and 3,407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.90, 8,611.02 and 3,407.27 is: 4,702.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.90 : 8,611.02 = 3,407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.90/8,611.02 = 3,407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.90x = 8,611.02 × 3,407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.90x = 29,340,070.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,340,070.12/6,239.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.01

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