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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.94, 8,619.38 and 3,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.94, 8,619.38 and 3,451.44 is: 4,762.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.94 : 8,619.38 = 3,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.94/8,619.38 = 3,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.94x = 8,619.38 × 3,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.94x = 29,749,272.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,749,272.91/6,245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.98

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