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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.91, 8,623.59 and 3,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.91, 8,623.59 and 3,731.24 is: 5,149.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.91 : 8,623.59 = 3,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.91/8,623.59 = 3,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.91x = 8,623.59 × 3,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.91x = 32,176,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,176,674.49/6,248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.17

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