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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.39, 8,615.62 and 3,973.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.39, 8,615.62 and 3,973.01 is: 5,485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.39 : 8,615.62 = 3,973.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.39/8,615.62 = 3,973.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.39x = 8,615.62 × 3,973.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.39x = 34,229,881.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,229,881.47/6,240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,485.22

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