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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.66, 8,711.46 and 3,661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.66, 8,711.46 and 3,661.60 is: 5,053.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.66 : 8,711.46 = 3,661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.66/8,711.46 = 3,661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.66x = 8,711.46 × 3,661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.66x = 31,897,881.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,897,881.94/6,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.00

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