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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.95, 8,706.97 and 3,621.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.95, 8,706.97 and 3,621.02 is: 4,996.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.95 : 8,706.97 = 3,621.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.95/8,706.97 = 3,621.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.95x = 8,706.97 × 3,621.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.95x = 31,528,059.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,528,059.92/6,309.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.57

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