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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.30, 8,618.85 and 3,729.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.30, 8,618.85 and 3,729.43 is: 5,145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.30 : 8,618.85 = 3,729.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.30/8,618.85 = 3,729.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.30x = 8,618.85 × 3,729.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.30x = 32,143,397.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,143,397.76/6,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,145.99

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