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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.65, 8,687.03 and 3,643.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.65, 8,687.03 and 3,643.31 is: 5,027.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.65 : 8,687.03 = 3,643.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.65/8,687.03 = 3,643.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.65x = 8,687.03 × 3,643.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.65x = 31,649,481.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,649,481.62/6,295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,027.20

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