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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.39, 8,622.93 and 3,560.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.39, 8,622.93 and 3,560.19 is: 4,913.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.39 : 8,622.93 = 3,560.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.39/8,622.93 = 3,560.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.39x = 8,622.93 × 3,560.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.39x = 30,699,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,699,251.36/6,247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.94

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