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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.44, 8,614.62 and 3,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.44, 8,614.62 and 3,759 is: 5,185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.44 : 8,614.62 = 3,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.44/8,614.62 = 3,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.44x = 8,614.62 × 3,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.44x = 32,382,356.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382,356.58/6,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,185.79

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