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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.62, 8,711.43 and 3,661.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.62, 8,711.43 and 3,661.57 is: 5,052.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.62 : 8,711.43 = 3,661.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.62/8,711.43 = 3,661.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.62x = 8,711.43 × 3,661.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.62x = 31,897,507.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,897,507.90/6,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.97

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