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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,310.66, 8,709.01 and 3,658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,310.66, 8,709.01 and 3,658.90 is: 5,049.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,310.66 : 8,709.01 = 3,658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,310.66/8,709.01 = 3,658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,310.66x = 8,709.01 × 3,658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,310.66x = 31,865,396.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,865,396.69/6,310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.46

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