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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.80, 8,691.90 and 3,645.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.80, 8,691.90 and 3,645.32 is: 5,031.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.80 : 8,691.90 = 3,645.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.80/8,691.90 = 3,645.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.80x = 8,691.90 × 3,645.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.80x = 31,684,756.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,684,756.91/6,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.08

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