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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.98, 8,690.46 and 3,646.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.98, 8,690.46 and 3,646.22 is: 5,031.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.98 : 8,690.46 = 3,646.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.98/8,690.46 = 3,646.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.98x = 8,690.46 × 3,646.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.98x = 31,687,329.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,687,329.06/6,297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.35

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