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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.69, 8,618.06 and 3,592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.69, 8,618.06 and 3,592.04 is: 4,957.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.69 : 8,618.06 = 3,592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.69/8,618.06 = 3,592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.69x = 8,618.06 × 3,592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.69x = 30,956,355.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,956,355.19/6,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.23

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