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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.08, 8,614.38 and 3,725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.08, 8,614.38 and 3,725.44 is: 5,138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.08 : 8,614.38 = 3,725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.08/8,614.38 = 3,725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.08x = 8,614.38 × 3,725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.08x = 32,092,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,092,355.83/6,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.82

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