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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.65, 8,617.47 and 3,411.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.65, 8,617.47 and 3,411.90 is: 4,708.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.65 : 8,617.47 = 3,411.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.65/8,617.47 = 3,411.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.65x = 8,617.47 × 3,411.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.65x = 29,401,945.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,401,945.89/6,244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.34

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