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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.28, 8,620.97 and 3,414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.28, 8,620.97 and 3,414.75 is: 4,712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.28 : 8,620.97 = 3,414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.28/8,620.97 = 3,414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.28x = 8,620.97 × 3,414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.28x = 29,438,440.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,438,440.23/6,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.20

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