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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.01, 8,620.61 and 3,414.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.01, 8,620.61 and 3,414.33 is: 4,711.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.01 : 8,620.61 = 3,414.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.01/8,620.61 = 3,414.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.01x = 8,620.61 × 3,414.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.01x = 29,433,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,433,590.27/6,247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.63

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