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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.86, 8,709.55 and 3,658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.86, 8,709.55 and 3,658.90 is: 5,048.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.86 : 8,709.55 = 3,658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.86/8,709.55 = 3,658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.86x = 8,709.55 × 3,658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.86x = 31,867,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,867,372.50/6,311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.81

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