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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.94, 8,713.92 and 3,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.94, 8,713.92 and 3,661 is: 5,053.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.94 : 8,713.92 = 3,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.94/8,713.92 = 3,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.94x = 8,713.92 × 3,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.94x = 31,901,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,901,661.12/6,312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.38

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