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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.50, 8,619.54 and 3,730.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.50, 8,619.54 and 3,730.02 is: 5,146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.50 : 8,619.54 = 3,730.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.50/8,619.54 = 3,730.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.50x = 8,619.54 × 3,730.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.50x = 32,151,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,151,056.59/6,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.23

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