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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.81, 8,707.54 and 3,658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.81, 8,707.54 and 3,658.76 is: 5,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.81 : 8,707.54 = 3,658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.81/8,707.54 = 3,658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.81x = 8,707.54 × 3,658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.81x = 31,858,799.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,858,799.05/6,309.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.09

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