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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.14, 8,700.42 and 3,652.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.14, 8,700.42 and 3,652.03 is: 5,039.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.14 : 8,700.42 = 3,652.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.14/8,700.42 = 3,652.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.14x = 8,700.42 × 3,652.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.14x = 31,774,194.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,774,194.85/6,305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.41

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