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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.73, 8,711.53 and 3,624.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.73, 8,711.53 and 3,624.79 is: 5,001.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.73 : 8,711.53 = 3,624.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.73/8,711.53 = 3,624.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.73x = 8,711.53 × 3,624.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.73x = 31,577,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,577,466.83/6,313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.40

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