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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.48, 8,689.77 and 3,645.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.48, 8,689.77 and 3,645.72 is: 5,030.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.48 : 8,689.77 = 3,645.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.48/8,689.77 = 3,645.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.48x = 8,689.77 × 3,645.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.48x = 31,680,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,680,468.28/6,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.66

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