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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,412.28, 9,619.61 and 3,124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,412.28, 9,619.61 and 3,124.49 is: 4,687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,412.28 : 9,619.61 = 3,124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,412.28/9,619.61 = 3,124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,412.28x = 9,619.61 × 3,124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,412.28x = 30,056,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,056,311.53/6,412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.31

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