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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.30, 8,711.64 and 3,660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.30, 8,711.64 and 3,660.16 is: 5,050.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.30 : 8,711.64 = 3,660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.30/8,711.64 = 3,660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.30x = 8,711.64 × 3,660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.30x = 31,885,996.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,885,996.26/6,313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.61

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