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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.04, 8,617.28 and 3,591.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.04, 8,617.28 and 3,591.44 is: 4,955.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.04 : 8,617.28 = 3,591.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.04/8,617.28 = 3,591.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.04x = 8,617.28 × 3,591.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.04x = 30,948,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,948,444.08/6,245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.68

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