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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,242.65, 8,611.07 and 3,723.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,242.65, 8,611.07 and 3,723.08 is: 5,135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,242.65 : 8,611.07 = 3,723.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,242.65/8,611.07 = 3,723.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,242.65x = 8,611.07 × 3,723.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,242.65x = 32,059,640.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,640.82/6,242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.58

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