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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.95, 8,619.84 and 4,122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.95, 8,619.84 and 4,122.03 is: 5,689.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.95 : 8,619.84 = 4,122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.95/8,619.84 = 4,122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.95x = 8,619.84 × 4,122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.95x = 35,531,239.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,531,239.08/6,244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.60

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