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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.55, 8,619.95 and 3,728.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.55, 8,619.95 and 3,728.52 is: 5,144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.55 : 8,619.95 = 3,728.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.55/8,619.95 = 3,728.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.55x = 8,619.95 × 3,728.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.55x = 32,139,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,139,665.30/6,247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.36

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