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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.71, 8,621.58 and 3,415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.71, 8,621.58 and 3,415.02 is: 4,712.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.71 : 8,621.58 = 3,415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.71/8,621.58 = 3,415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.71x = 8,621.58 × 3,415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.71x = 29,442,868.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,442,868.13/6,247.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.59

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