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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.20, 8,682.96 and 3,640.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.20, 8,682.96 and 3,640.22 is: 5,024.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.20 : 8,682.96 = 3,640.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.20/8,682.96 = 3,640.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.20x = 8,682.96 × 3,640.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.20x = 31,607,884.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,607,884.65/6,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.14

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