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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.65, 8,611.96 and 3,408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.65, 8,611.96 and 3,408.10 is: 4,703.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.65 : 8,611.96 = 3,408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.65/8,611.96 = 3,408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.65x = 8,611.96 × 3,408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.65x = 29,350,420.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,350,420.88/6,240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.10

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