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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.54, 8,711.44 and 3,660.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.54, 8,711.44 and 3,660.42 is: 5,052.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.54 : 8,711.44 = 3,660.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.54/8,711.44 = 3,660.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.54x = 8,711.44 × 3,660.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.54x = 31,887,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,887,529.20/6,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.26

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