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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.17, 8,698.55 and 3,614.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.17, 8,698.55 and 3,614.89 is: 4,987.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.17 : 8,698.55 = 3,614.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.17/8,698.55 = 3,614.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.17x = 8,698.55 × 3,614.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.17x = 31,444,239.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,444,239.84/6,305.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.06

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