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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.03, 8,619.37 and 3,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.03, 8,619.37 and 3,413.28 is: 4,710.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.03 : 8,619.37 = 3,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.03/8,619.37 = 3,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.03x = 8,619.37 × 3,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.03x = 29,420,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,420,271.60/6,246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.24

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