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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.33, 8,706.85 and 3,658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.33, 8,706.85 and 3,658.28 is: 5,048.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.33 : 8,706.85 = 3,658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.33/8,706.85 = 3,658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.33x = 8,706.85 × 3,658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.33x = 31,852,042.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,852,042.54/6,309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.41

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