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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.05, 8,619.53 and 3,413.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.05, 8,619.53 and 3,413.43 is: 4,710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.05 : 8,619.53 = 3,413.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.05/8,619.53 = 3,413.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.05x = 8,619.53 × 3,413.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.05x = 29,422,145.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,422,145.22/6,246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.52

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