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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.20, 8,711.58 and 3,661.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.20, 8,711.58 and 3,661.44 is: 5,052.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.20 : 8,711.58 = 3,661.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.20/8,711.58 = 3,661.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.20x = 8,711.58 × 3,661.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.20x = 31,896,927.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,896,927.48/6,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.42

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