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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.08, 8,709.32 and 3,660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.08, 8,709.32 and 3,660.04 is: 5,050.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.08 : 8,709.32 = 3,660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.08/8,709.32 = 3,660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.08x = 8,709.32 × 3,660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.08x = 31,876,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,876,459.57/6,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.87

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