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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.94, 8,707.52 and 3,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.94, 8,707.52 and 3,621.60 is: 4,997.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.94 : 8,707.52 = 3,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.94/8,707.52 = 3,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.94x = 8,707.52 × 3,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.94x = 31,535,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,535,154.43/6,309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.69

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