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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.19, 8,619.73 and 3,413.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.19, 8,619.73 and 3,413.58 is: 4,710.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.19 : 8,619.73 = 3,413.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.19/8,619.73 = 3,413.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.19x = 8,619.73 × 3,413.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.19x = 29,424,137.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,424,137.93/6,246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.73

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