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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.63, 8,711.52 and 3,660.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.63, 8,711.52 and 3,660.84 is: 5,052.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.63 : 8,711.52 = 3,660.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.63/8,711.52 = 3,660.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.63x = 8,711.52 × 3,660.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.63x = 31,891,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,891,480.88/6,312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.01

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