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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.63, 8,701.59 and 3,617.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.63, 8,701.59 and 3,617.30 is: 4,991.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.63 : 8,701.59 = 3,617.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.63/8,701.59 = 3,617.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.63x = 8,701.59 × 3,617.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.63x = 31,476,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,476,220.38/6,305.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.77

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