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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,306.78, 8,702.70 and 3,653.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,306.78, 8,702.70 and 3,653.70 is: 5,041.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,306.78 : 8,702.70 = 3,653.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,306.78/8,702.70 = 3,653.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,306.78x = 8,702.70 × 3,653.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,306.78x = 31,797,054.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,797,054.99/6,306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.73

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