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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.22, 8,611.63 and 3,407.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.22, 8,611.63 and 3,407.71 is: 4,702.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.22 : 8,611.63 = 3,407.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.22/8,611.63 = 3,407.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.22x = 8,611.63 × 3,407.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.22x = 29,345,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,345,967.15/6,240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.71

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