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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.22, 8,710.31 and 3,660.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.22, 8,710.31 and 3,660.10 is: 5,049.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.22 : 8,710.31 = 3,660.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.22/8,710.31 = 3,660.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.22x = 8,710.31 × 3,660.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.22x = 31,880,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,880,620.28/6,313.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.82

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