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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.95, 8,616.11 and 3,760.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.95, 8,616.11 and 3,760.95 is: 5,188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.95 : 8,616.11 = 3,760.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.95/8,616.11 = 3,760.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.95x = 8,616.11 × 3,760.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.95x = 32,404,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404,758.90/6,244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.95

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