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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.69, 8,620.52 and 3,414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.69, 8,620.52 and 3,414.12 is: 4,711.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.69 : 8,620.52 = 3,414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.69/8,620.52 = 3,414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.69x = 8,620.52 × 3,414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.69x = 29,431,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,431,472.67/6,246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.53

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