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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.02, 8,691.33 and 3,646.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.02, 8,691.33 and 3,646.27 is: 5,031.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.02 : 8,691.33 = 3,646.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.02/8,691.33 = 3,646.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.02x = 8,691.33 × 3,646.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.02x = 31,690,935.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,690,935.84/6,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.09

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