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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.64, 8,696.97 and 3,649.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.64, 8,696.97 and 3,649.53 is: 5,035.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.64 : 8,696.97 = 3,649.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.64/8,696.97 = 3,649.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.64x = 8,696.97 × 3,649.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.64x = 31,739,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,739,852.92/6,302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,035.96

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