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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.92, 8,618.04 and 3,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.92, 8,618.04 and 3,592.44 is: 4,957.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.92 : 8,618.04 = 3,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.92/8,618.04 = 3,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.92x = 8,618.04 × 3,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.92x = 30,959,791.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,959,791.62/6,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.60

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