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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.08, 8,708.58 and 3,657.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.08, 8,708.58 and 3,657.64 is: 5,047.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.08 : 8,708.58 = 3,657.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.08/8,708.58 = 3,657.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.08x = 8,708.58 × 3,657.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.08x = 31,852,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,852,850.55/6,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.13

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