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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.83, 8,619.88 and 3,857.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.83, 8,619.88 and 3,857.71 is: 5,321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.83 : 8,619.88 = 3,857.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.83/8,619.88 = 3,857.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.83x = 8,619.88 × 3,857.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.83x = 33,252,997.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,252,997.27/6,248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,321.48

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