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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.05, 8,623.44 and 3,416.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.05, 8,623.44 and 3,416.53 is: 4,714.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.05 : 8,623.44 = 3,416.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.05/8,623.44 = 3,416.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.05x = 8,623.44 × 3,416.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.05x = 29,462,241.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,462,241.46/6,249.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.68

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