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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.91, 8,616.66 and 3,974.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.91, 8,616.66 and 3,974.18 is: 5,486.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.91 : 8,616.66 = 3,974.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.91/8,616.66 = 3,974.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.91x = 8,616.66 × 3,974.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.91x = 34,244,157.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,244,157.84/6,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,486.17

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