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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.92, 8,619.72 and 3,520.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.92, 8,619.72 and 3,520.72 is: 4,858.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.92 : 8,619.72 = 3,520.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.92/8,619.72 = 3,520.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.92x = 8,619.72 × 3,520.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.92x = 30,347,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,347,620.60/6,245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.79

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