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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.18, 8,623.98 and 3,416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.18, 8,623.98 and 3,416.58 is: 4,714.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.18 : 8,623.98 = 3,416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.18/8,623.98 = 3,416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.18x = 8,623.98 × 3,416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.18x = 29,464,517.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,464,517.59/6,249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.94

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