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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.63, 8,618.85 and 3,729.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.63, 8,618.85 and 3,729.69 is: 5,146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.63 : 8,618.85 = 3,729.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.63/8,618.85 = 3,729.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.63x = 8,618.85 × 3,729.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.63x = 32,145,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,145,638.66/6,246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.08

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