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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.44, 8,619.94 and 3,413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.44, 8,619.94 and 3,413.82 is: 4,711.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.44 : 8,619.94 = 3,413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.44/8,619.94 = 3,413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.44x = 8,619.94 × 3,413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.44x = 29,426,960.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,426,960.16/6,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.00

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