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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.68, 8,613.18 and 3,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.68, 8,613.18 and 3,447 is: 4,756.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.68 : 8,613.18 = 3,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.68/8,613.18 = 3,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.68x = 8,613.18 × 3,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.68x = 29,689,631.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,689,631.46/6,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.67

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